Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

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

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Thinly sliced pork marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce, quickly stir-fried and served in crisp lettuce leaves with fresh garnishes. This Korean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs thinly sliced pork shoulder, 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 320 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: 7 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
3 stalks green onions, sliced
12 romaine or butter lettuce leaves
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions.
Step 5: To serve, spoon pork into 12 fresh lettuce leaves, topping each with julienned carrot and thin cucumber slices. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the wraps. Enjoy immediately.