Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi

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

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Tender pork slices cooked quickly in an Instant Pot with a spicy, savory Korean bulgogi marinade. This Korean-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, 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 320 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
5 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
3 sliced green onions
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder and 3 sliced green onions to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Pour 1/4 cup water into the Instant Pot and add the marinated pork mixture. Stir to combine and lock the lid in place.
Step 4: Set the Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes. Once cooking finishes, perform a quick release, open the lid, and stir the pork until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
Step 5: Serve garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions if desired.