Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang

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A quick stir-fried pork dish in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal served over steamed rice. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 20 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, 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 400 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until pork starts to brown.
  3. Step 3: Pour the gochujang sauce over pork and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes until pork is fully cooked and sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, then sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang?

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 Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang?

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 Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang?

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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