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Korean style air-fried pork shoulder

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerator storage 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g pork shoulder or pork belly for a fattier cut
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp plum extract or honey
  • ½ tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Lettuce & perilla leaves for wrapping
  • Ssamjang Korean seasoned soybean paste

Instructions
 

  • Slice the green onion into thin pieces.
  • In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, water, sugar, plum extract, sesame oil, ground pepper, and sliced green onion to create a flavorful marinade.
  • Place the pork shoulder in a large bowl or a ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  • Cover and let it marinate for at least 3 hours (overnight is best for deeper flavor).
  • Lightly grease the air fryer grill or tray with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 3-5 minutes. This helps seal in the juices when cooking.
  • Place the marinated pork shoulder in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap. Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway at the 10-minute mark for even cooking. If you want a more crispy, charred surface, increase the temperature to 200°C (400°F) for the last 3 minutes.
  • Slice the air-fried pork into bite-sized pieces If it was not precut. Serve with lettuce, perilla leaves, and ssamjang for a delicious Korean-style ssam.