Spicy Korean-Style Braised Pork with Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Succulent pork shoulder braised slowly in a spicy, savory gochujang sauce, infused with garlic and ginger for a rich Korean-inspired flavor. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 160 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 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch chunks pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and let marinate at least 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Transfer pork and marinade to a large pot, add 1 cup water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and braise gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice.