Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with S&P Pepper

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Tender pork strips stir-fried with a bold spicy sauce featuring the distinctive heat of S&P pepper blend for an exciting Korean-style dish. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the pork, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tsp S&P pepper blend, mixing well to coat the pork.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup water and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the pork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and toss in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds, stirring to combine.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot over steamed rice or with lettuce wraps.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with S&P Pepper take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with S&P Pepper?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with S&P Pepper?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with S&P Pepper for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with S&P Pepper?

Korean pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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