Instant Pot Korean-Style Pork Bulgogi with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Tender pork shoulder cooked in an Instant Pot with a sweet-savory bulgogi marinade and garnished with fresh scallions. This Korean-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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: 35 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water
4 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup water into the Instant Pot insert. Add the marinated pork and all the marinade. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then allow natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
Step 4: Carefully open the lid, stir pork to coat in sauce. Serve garnished with 4 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, alongside steamed rice or lettuce wraps.