Grilled Korean Spicy Pork Skewers with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Juicy pork shoulder marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze, grilled to perfection on skewers with a smoky char. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, 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 420 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: 70 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks green onions, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb 1-inch cubed pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated pork cubes onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small space between pieces.
Step 4: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until pork is nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
Step 5: Remove from grill, garnish with 2 chopped green onions, and serve with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.