Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender pork grilled and glazed with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, served in crisp lettuce wraps with fresh herbs. This Korean recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, gochujang, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup julienned cucumber
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through, brushing occasionally with leftover marinade.
4. Step 4: To assemble, place grilled pork slices on 8 large romaine lettuce leaves. Top each with 1 tbsp julienned cucumber, 1 tbsp shredded carrot, a sprinkle of 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp sliced green onions. Fold the lettuce to create wraps and serve immediately.