Half-Hour Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables

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Quickly cooked thinly sliced pork stir-fried with half a cup of gochujang and vibrant vegetables for a spicy Korean comfort meal. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork shoulder, 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the pork begins to brown and is nearly cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced onion and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3 minutes until vegetables soften but remain crisp.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds on top before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Half-Hour Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Half-Hour Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables?

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 thinly sliced pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Hour Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables?

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 Half-Hour Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables 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 Half-Hour Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables?

Korean pork 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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