Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork and Kimchi Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A quick and flavorful stir fry of tender pork shoulder with spicy kimchi and a savory gochujang sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, kimchi, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped kimchi
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
3 sliced, white and green parts separated green onions
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds
for serving, optional steamed white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and the white parts of 3 sliced green onions; mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated pork mixture to the skillet, spreading it out evenly, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 1 cup chopped kimchi and the green parts of the sliced green onions, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and the flavors meld.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately over steamed white rice if desired.