Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Sesame

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

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Quick stir-fried pork strips coated in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork tenderloin
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced ginger
3 stalks, sliced thin scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated pork strips to the skillet in a single layer and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and slightly caramelized on the edges.
Step 4: Stir in 3 sliced scallions and cook for an additional minute until scallions soften slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the pork before serving with steamed rice or vegetables.