Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

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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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (20 min prep + 7 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps?

Korean sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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