Sheet Pan Spicy Korean-Style Pork and Vegetables
A simple sheet pan meal featuring tender pork marinated in gochujang with crisp roasted vegetables for an easy Korean-inspired dinner. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
- 1 large, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks carrot
- 2, sliced thinly green onions
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks evenly on the sheet. Drizzle 1 tbsp vegetable oil over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Step 4: Arrange marinated pork strips evenly over the vegetables.
- Step 5: Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slightly caramelized edges.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Spicy Korean-Style Pork and Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 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 Sheet Pan Spicy Korean-Style Pork and Vegetables?
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 from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Spicy Korean-Style Pork and Vegetables?
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 Sheet Pan Spicy Korean-Style Pork and Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Sheet Pan Spicy Korean-Style Pork and Vegetables?
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.
