Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir-Fry

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Tender pork cooked quickly in an Instant Pot with a spicy Korean gochujang sauce, served over steamed rice for a flavorful weeknight meal. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs pound pork shoulder, thinly sliced, tablespoons vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

★ 4.2 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pound thinly sliced pork shoulder to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until pork begins to brown.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons gochujang, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1/2 cup water. Mix well to combine.
  4. Step 4: Cancel 'Sauté' mode, secure the lid, and set Instant Pot to 'Manual' high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: When cooking completes, perform a quick pressure release. Stir the pork mixture and switch back to 'Sauté' to simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve over 4 cups steamed white rice, garnished with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir-Fry take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (15 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 Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir-Fry?

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 tablespoons vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir-Fry?

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 Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir-Fry 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 Instant Pot Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir-Fry?

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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