After spending a short time in Korea, I crave certain flavors in a stir fry or grilled meats. This easy, healthy and flavor-bomb Wildtree Korean BBQ Bowl is just the thing to curb my craving. It’s the perfect quick and tasty mid-week meal!
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When my husband and I were first married, he spent our first year together in Korea. Being apart was tough, but we made an effort to stay connected through phone calls and emails (no video chat back then!). So when the opportunity presented itself for me to join him for a short while, I jumped at the chance.
Being a gal from the Midwest, my only forays outside the US at that point had been into Canada (it was only an hour from where I grew up), and Tijuana. I don’t really think that last one even counts as “going to Mexico”, but I crossed the border so I counted it. Getting all of my travel documents approved was tough, especially securing a travel visa to enter Korea. Mind you this was all before 9/11, so as tough as I thought it was then, I’m sure it’s even tougher now.
But the pull to be with my hubby kept me moving forward with my plans to fly across the globe to be with him. Plus, I admit the chance to see a part of Asia that many never see was appealing.
Upon arrival, another military spouse took me under her wing and immediately introduced me to all of the things she thought I needed to know while I was there. First and foremost, the food was key. While I’d had Chinese food (well, what we in in the States call “Chinese food” anyway), I had never had Korean flavors before. Luckily, she took me to a great place for really traditional bulgogi (Korean BBQ) that didn’t just come on a plate like a lot of places I’ve been since. We sat on the floor of the restaurant, and watched as our food was cooked on a tabletop grill. I sat and waited patiently as the various bowls of ingredients and accoutrements were explained to me. I was hooked!
When I arrived back on US soil, I immediately tried finding the right combination of flavors, ingredients, and experience. Of course, part of my nostalgia for the food was because I’d actually been there. But those traditional flavors used in the various recipes was hard to replicate.
And then I recently found Wildtree’s Korean BBQ Sauce.
I was skeptical. I’ve never found a recipe or marinade that didn’t wind up letting me down. But this one tasted SO much like what I remembered during those days in Korea, I immediately ordered extra bottles. Yeah, I now have a Korean BBQ Sauce addiction. There are worse vices, right?
Beef, chicken, pork–it doesn’t matter. This sauce is great on pretty much any protein you have on hand. Stir fried with fresh veggies and served over rice, and I’m back in Korea, sitting on that restaurant floor. And my memory serves me well as I dig in to this fresh & authentic-tasting meal!
You’re going to want extra Wildtree Korean BBQ Sauce in your pantry. I promise. No travel visa required!
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4 people | 1 hour |
| Cook Time |
| 30 minutes |
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Every time we move to a new town, I'm always looking for a recommended Korean place. They never live up to my memories of the authentic foods I had when I visited the country. But this easy marinade is the closest I've found to those traditional and savory flavors.
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- 1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
- 3 oz. Wildtree Korean BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- Marinade pork tenderloin in Korean BBQ Sauce for 30 minutes - 1 hour, refrigerated. Cook rice per package instructions and set aside.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Grill pork until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from grill and tent with foil; allow to rest while you grill the vegetables.
- Add vegetables to pan or to grill. Cook 6-8 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender.
- Slice pork thinly, and serve with vegetables over rice. Top with green onions. Enjoy!
Where did my week go? Before I knew it, it was time for another Wildtree Wednesday! Lucky you. :o) After last week's simple and oh-so-tasty Hearty Wildtree Spaghetti Sauce, I got so caught up with the extra time I saved that I tried to do TOO much! Whoops. At least my pantry is stocked and I can rely on fantastic recipes like this one.
I love that when I'm super busy, I can still tap into my comfort foods. Reaching for meals that have a touch of nostalgia like this Korean BBQ Bowl really put a smile on my face.
What kind of flavors do you crave when things are busy? Is there a go-to sauce or marinade that you always have in your pantry?
Ooh my friend just became a Wildtree rep and I’ll have to check out the Korean BBQ sauce. This recipe looks amazing and I love that it comes together so easily!
You will love it. I have been so pleased with the various sauces & marinades. Love them, especially on busy nights!
This looks absolutely delicious, I’m going to have to get my hands on that BBQ sauce 🙂
Joanie, I was floored when I tasted it. I have never found a sauce that quite lives up to the flavors I remember from being in Korea, but this one transported me back! Yum!
this looks amazing. We definitely need to try this for sure one night!
Korean food is so popular right now, with good reason! I need to cook more of it. I’ve never been there though, your trip sounded like such an adventure!