Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Thinly sliced pork marinated in a spicy-sweet Korean sauce, quickly stir-fried with sesame and scallions for bold flavor. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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 360 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: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp water to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice and kimchi if desired.