Spicy Korean-Inspired Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Tender pork strips stir-fried with crisp vegetables in a bold, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce for a quick flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, carrot, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into strips pork tenderloin
1 large, julienned carrot
1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
3, sliced green onions
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated pork strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry and toss to combine. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.