Spicy Korean-Style Pork Bulgogi Stir Fry with Scallions
Thinly sliced pork marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce, stir-fried with scallions for a quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dinner. 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 390 calories and feeds 3, 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)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 4 chopped (white and green parts separated) green onions
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the white parts of 4 chopped green onions and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add the marinated pork and cook, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir in the green parts of the chopped green onions, and cook for another 1 minute.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.









