Sautéed Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang

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Tender pork slices stir-fried with a spicy and savory gochujang sauce, balanced by crunchy vegetables and aromatic sesame seeds. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 42 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 400 calories and feeds 3, 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: 30 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well to form the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 400 g thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced medium onion and 1 julienned large carrot to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened but still crisp.
  5. Step 5: Add the marinated pork with its sauce to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 chopped green onion stalks and cook for another minute.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang take to make?

Total time is about 42 minutes (30 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang?

Korean pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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