Korean Food Guide
제육볶음
jeyuk-bokkeum · Spicy stir-fried pork
Spice Spicy
What it is
Thin pork slices stir-fried in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce — the office worker's lunch staple.
Main ingredients
Pork shoulder, gochujang, chili flakes, onion, green onion.
How to order
제육볶음 정식 둘이요.jeyukbokkeum jeongsik durieyo.Two spicy pork set meals, please.
First time?
Wrap a bite in lettuce with rice. If it's too hot, ask for it mild (덜 맵게).
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is jeyuk-bokkeum (제육볶음)?
Jeyuk-bokkeum (제육볶음, Spicy stir-fried pork) is thin pork slices stir-fried in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce — the office worker's lunch staple.
Is jeyuk-bokkeum spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale jeyuk-bokkeum is a 3: Spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in jeyuk-bokkeum?
The main ingredients of jeyuk-bokkeum are: Pork shoulder, gochujang, chili flakes, onion, green onion.
How do you order jeyuk-bokkeum in Korean?
Say “제육볶음 정식 둘이요.” (jeyukbokkeum jeongsik durieyo.) — it means “Two spicy pork set meals, please.”
Any tips for eating jeyuk-bokkeum the first time?
Wrap a bite in lettuce with rice. If it's too hot, ask for it mild (덜 맵게).