Spicy Korean-Style Braised Pork with Gochujang and Sesame

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

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A rich and spicy braised pork dish simmered in a fragrant sauce of gochujang, garlic, and soy, finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 105 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 480 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
5 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced ginger root
1 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
3 sliced thin green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Lower heat to medium, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger root. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 tbsp brown sugar, coating pork evenly. Pour in 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
Step 5: Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high and cook uncovered for 10 more minutes to reduce sauce, stirring frequently until it coats pork.
Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 3 sliced green onions on top before serving.