YOOXICMAN's Samgyeopsal Butadon

A Hokkaido-style pork bowl featuring a bold, savory-sweet homemade caramel sauce with intense umami and smoky grill aroma.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • When making caramel, avoid stirring or disturbing the sugar crystals—this can cause crystallization. If you need to mix, gently shake the pot by its handle to keep the syrup smooth.
  • Caramel transitions rapidly from transparent to dark brown—turn off the heat at the perfect moment when it reaches a beautiful dark brown hue, just before burning, to preserve a smooth, rich sweetness and flavor.
  • After grilling the meat and coating it with sauce, briefly pass a cooking torch over the surface to lightly char the top—this enhances the smoky aroma, elevating the dish to restaurant-quality even when cooked on a stovetop.

Recommended for

  • Those seeking the deep, rich umami and authentic, thick tare sauce that store-bought tonkatsu sauce simply cannot replicate.
  • Anyone looking to elevate their regular grilled samgyeopsal into a standout meal with impressive visuals and satisfying presence—perfect for a special, memorable dining experience.

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