Crispy Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

Thin slices of pork belly stir-fried with a spicy and sweet gochujang sauce, served with crunchy vegetables for an irresistible Korean-inspired dish. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced pork belly slices
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 3 stalks, chopped green onions
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly to the marinade and toss well to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy and caramelized.
4. Step 4: Add 1 julienned carrot, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 3 chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.