Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Garlic and Gochujang

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A quick stir fry featuring tender pork strips tossed with garlic, gochujang chili paste, and a sweet-savory sauce, served over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic cloves, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 sliced green onions
1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
4 cups, for serving steamed white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated pork to the skillet and stir fry for 5-7 minutes until the pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and cook for another 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5: Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed white rice.