Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender pork slices coated in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce balanced with garlic and sesame. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes blends pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until pork is cooked through and edges start to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice.