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Korean BBQ Tacos with Quick Kimchi

Savory Korean BBQ Tacos with Quick Kimchi

Delicious Korean BBQ Tacos with Quick Kimchi for a vibrant crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 3 lbs Pork Shoulder/Butt or chicken for a leaner option
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (Reduced Sodium) or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seed Oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) freshly minced preferred
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger fresh ginger for stronger flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Pepper
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or regular soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 1 tbsp Chili Paste or Sriracha, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch or arrowroot powder for gluten-free
For the Quick Kimchi
  • 4 cups Cabbage (shredded)
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar or honey/agave for a natural alternative
For Assembling the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas warmed before assembling
  • 1 cup Mexican Shredded Cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Microwave
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the pork shoulder in your slow cooker and mix together soy sauce, water, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the pork and set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  2. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker using tongs, letting excess sauce drip off. Shred the pork with two forks until it's in nice, bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
  3. Spread the shredded pork evenly on a baking sheet lined with foil. Preheat your broiler to high, then broil the pork for about 5-10 minutes, watching closely until some edges become crispy and caramelized.
  4. In a skillet, combine the low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, and a bit of water. Heat the mixture over medium-high until it reaches a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a splash of cold water, then slowly stir it into the sauce to thicken it and remove from heat.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage with canola oil, granulated sugar, and any additional kimchi seasonings you desire. Toss until well-coated. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5-10 minutes.
  6. To warm the corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 2 minutes or warm on a dry skillet over medium heat.
  7. Lay each warmed tortilla flat and layer with shredded pork, BBQ sauce, and quick kimchi. Top with shredded cheese and garnishes, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use pork shoulder or butt for best results, and always warm your corn tortillas to prevent cracking.

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