Grilled Spiced Korean Pork Shoulder with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender pork shoulder grilled to perfection and brushed with a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze delivering a vibrant Korean BBQ flavor. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces pork shoulder
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and aromatic.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs of 1/2-inch thick pork shoulder slices to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Grill the marinated pork pieces for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with leftover marinade, until the pork is charred at the edges and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
Step 5: Remove pork from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.