Spicy Korean-Inspired Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang Honey Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A quick stir-fry of tender pork strips tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang honey sauce, balanced with crisp vegetables. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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 tenderloin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared gochujang honey sauce over the pork and vegetables. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice.