Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender pork strips stir-fried with crunchy vegetables in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce for a vibrant Korean-style meal ready in under 30 minutes. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 450 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 brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced yellow onion
• 2, sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• to serve steamed white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to make the sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 1 small sliced yellow onion to the pork, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced scallions.
7. Step 7: Serve the spicy pork stir-fry hot over steamed white rice, garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.