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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Quick stir-fried pork seasoned with spicy gochujang sauce and crisp vegetables for a flavorful Korean-inspired dish. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is cooked through and edges start to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Add 1 julienned carrot, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry together for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and toss gently before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.