Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Thinly sliced pork stir-fried in a fiery gochujang sauce with crisp vegetables for a bold and satisfying Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, 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 430 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, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 2 stalks, sliced scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, toss well, and let sit for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork starts to brown.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced onion to the skillet. Stir-fry with pork for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and pork is fully cooked.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 sliced scallions and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice.