Hidden Heat Korean Gochujang Pork Stir Fry

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

A fiery Korean-inspired pork stir fry combining tender pork strips with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, crisp vegetables, and a touch of toasted sesame. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs 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 400 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, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced yellow onion
• 3, sliced diagonally scallions
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced medium green bell pepper and 1 sliced medium yellow onion to the pan. Stir-fry together with pork for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir fry and add 3 sliced scallions and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together to combine and heat through.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.