Boston butt Pilaf at Home – A Meal of Happiness
Pilaf might sound like something you can only find in foreign restaurants, but these days it’s easy to enjoy at home. Originally from the Middle East and Mediterranean, pilaf was made by sautéing rice with spices and spread to Europe through the Crusades and trade. By adding juicy Korean pork neck, soy sauce, and fresh vegetables, we get a Korean-style twist — Pork Neck Pilaf. The savory aroma of pork blends beautifully with the natural sweetness of veggies, making it a one-bowl comfort meal.
Hello :)
Today I made one of our family’s favorite dishes — Boston butt pilaf.
My husband especially loves it, and it’s a simple recipe packed with flavor that makes a satisfying meal.
🧅 Preparing the Vegetables and Marinating the Boston butt
I used whatever vegetables we had at home for the pilaf:
- Zucchini
- Carrot
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- 400g Boston butt
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
The Boston butt was marinated overnight beforehand. Bell peppers feel like an essential ingredient — they definitely add more flavor! It’s best to chop the vegetables into small pieces so they cook evenly and mix well with the rice.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste. My husband loves meat, so I used a generous amount of Boston butt 😄 Make sure the marinade isn’t too salty so the meat’s natural flavor shines through. Marinating overnight makes the meat more tender and flavorful.
🍳 Let’s Start Stir-Frying!
First, stir-fry the onions and carrots. You don’t need much oil since the vegetables release moisture as they cook naturally. Next, add the zucchini and mushrooms and stir-fry together.
When they’re somewhat cooked, add the marinated Boston butt.
Once the meat starts cooking, add 2 bowls of cooled rice and stir-fry together. It’s better if the rice isn’t too hot.
Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce to enhance the flavor. Stir-fry until the bottom gets slightly crispy — that makes it even tastier!
The pilaf was a bit sticky since the rice was a little wet, but that’s part of its charm too, haha.
🍳 With Fried Eggs
No pilaf is complete without fried eggs! Since it was for two people, I fried 4 eggs generously.
The yolks cooked slightly runny, which tastes best. We also enjoyed it with some spicy chopped chili on the side.
Adding fried eggs makes the dish look more appealing and adds a nutty richness, making the pilaf more hearty.
💛 Mealtime Together
Sharing this meal with my beloved husband and baby feels warmer and more special than any fancy dish.
This one plate of pilaf enriches our day.
I hope you try making this at home :) This simple Boston butt pilaf recipe will bring more happiness to your day.