Spicy Korean-Inspired Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender pork strips coated in spicy gochujang sauce, tossed with crisp vegetables for a flavorful Korean-style dinner. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork loin, 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 380 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 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork loin, thinly sliced
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
2 stalks scallions, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork loin and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 1 julienned large carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry with the pork for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Stir in 2 sliced scallions and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.