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Gochujang Stir-Fried Pork and Celery

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If gochujang isn’t already a permanent fixture in your fridge, this stir-fry is about to change that. The fermented Korean chili paste is the kind of ingredient that does everything at once — lending deep, complex heat, a rich umami backbone, and that signature rusty-red color that makes the whole dish look as good as it tastes. It is most definitely a staple in our fridge.

The best part? This is a stir-fry that doesn’t actually make you work like one. Once everything hits the pan, no split-second timing, no stress, just straightforward, high-heat cooking that comes together fast. Boneless country-style spareribs are the cut to reach for here, delivering the ideal ratio of tender meat to well-marbled fat.

One thing before you dive in: give that sauce a good re-whisk right before it goes in the pan. Cornstarch sinks fast, and a quick stir is all that stands between you and a silky, perfectly thickened sauce — versus a lumpy one. Serve over steamed rice if desired.

Word to the wise, it would be hard-pressed to get 4 decent-sized servings, especially if not served with rice. We even added some baby bell peppers for added color and volume.

Gochujang Stir-Fried Pork and Celery

  • Servings: 3-4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless country-style pork spareribs, sliced crosswise ¼ inch thick
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided
  • 1 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. white sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp. gochujang
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 3 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds, to serve
  • Steamed rice (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the pork with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup water, the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the sugar, gochujang and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  2. In a 12- to 14-inch wok or a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until barely smoking. Add the pork and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, reduce to medium and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the celery and cook, stirring, until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Whisk the sauce mixture to recombine, then add it to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Off heat, taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish, then sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
  4. Serve over steamed rice, if desired.

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Adapted from a recipe by Hisham Ali Hassan

Spicy Pork With Leeks And Roasted Red Peppers (Tigania)

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Boneless country-style pork spareribs are a rich, flavorful cut that stands up nicely to the bold Mediterranean ingredients in this recipe for tigania, a Greek vegetable and meat dish similar to a stir-fry. There are copious amounts of leeks, which turn soft and savory, practically melting in your mouth by the time the dish is ready.

Don’t forget to wash and dry the leeks after slicing them. Leeks’ many layers trap sand and grit. After adding the pork to the skillet, don’t stir the pieces until they’ve formed a nice brown crust on the bottom.

You can serve it over a bed of steamed rice like us, or perhaps simple boiled potatoes is more your style. And if you’re cruising down that low-carb highway, simply eat it as is.

Make sure to plate it on a deep platter to capture all of the luscious juices.

Spicy Pork with Leeks and Roasted Red Peppers (Tigania)

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • ¾ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 2¾ tsp. dried oregano, divided
  • 2 lbs. boneless country-style pork spareribs, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch chunks
  • 1 Tbsp. grapeseed or other neutral oil
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 large leeks, white and light green parts sliced ½-inch thick, rinsed and dried
  • 4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, minced
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and ¾ teaspoon of the dried oregano. Add the pork and toss.
  2. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the grapeseed oil until smoking. Add the pork in a single layer and cook without disturbing until dark golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Stir and cook until no longer pink, about another 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large plate.
  3. Pour off and discard the fat from the pan, then return to medium-high. Add the olive oil, leeks, garlic, the remaining 2 teaspoons dried oregano and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the leeks begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the pork, then the wine. Bring to a simmer and cover, then reduce to low and cook until the pork is tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the roasted red peppers and olives. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh oregano. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Recipe from Jeanne Maguire for Milk Street