Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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Tender pork slices quickly stir-fried with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce and crisp vegetables for a bold Korean-inspired dinner. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, carrot, green onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1 medium, julienned carrot
3 stalks, sliced on a diagonal green onion
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated pork to the skillet in a single layer and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the pork is cooked through and caramelized on the edges.
Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 3 sliced green onions, tossing for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir fry and toss to coat evenly.
Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately with steamed rice.