Sautéed Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Tender pork slices stir-fried with a spicy gochujang sauce and crisp vegetables for an easy Korean-inspired weeknight meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
3 sliced diagonally green onions
1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds
for serving steamed white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Pour the gochujang sauce over the pork, tossing to coat evenly. Add 1 julienned medium carrot and 1 sliced medium green bell pepper, stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 3 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed white rice, garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.