Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Thinly sliced pork stir-fried with a spicy and savory gochujang sauce, paired with crunchy vegetables for a balanced Korean-inspired meal. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 27 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

★ 4.4 (10 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 400g thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges turn lightly browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the pork and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Mix in 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 3 tbsp water. Stir to coat the pork evenly and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced onion and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3 more minutes until vegetables soften but remain crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables?

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 Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables?

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 Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables?

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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