Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps

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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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (40 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Gochujang-Glazed Korean BBQ Pork Wraps?

Korean korean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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