Intermediate Stir-Fried Korean Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A spicy and savory Korean stir-fry featuring tender pork, crisp vegetables, and a bold gochujang sauce that delivers medium-level heat. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, gochujang (Korean chili paste), and soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 4 minced garlic cloves with 1 tbsp minced ginger. Stir to make the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and mix well. Let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Continue stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced scallions and cook for 1 minute more.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving with steamed rice or noodles.