Pan-Seared Korean-Style Spicy Pork Bulgogi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Tender strips of pork marinated in a spicy-sweet Korean-style sauce and pan-seared to caramelized perfection. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Whisk well to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to develop flavor.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side, until the edges are caramelized and pork is cooked through.
Step 4: Remove pork from heat and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and side vegetables.