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), 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 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.