Spicy Korean-Inspired Pork Stir Fry with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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A quick and flavorful Korean-style pork stir fry featuring thinly sliced pork marinated in a spicy garlic sauce, stir-fried with scallions and served over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
1 tbsp, toasted white sesame seeds
4 cups steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Add 4 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry with the pork for 1-2 minutes until the scallions are tender but still crisp.
Step 5: Serve the spicy Korean-inspired pork stir fry over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds.