Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Tender pork strips stir-fried with crunchy bell peppers and a bold, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce for a quick Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, 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 410 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Stir well to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced green bell pepper to the pork. Stir-fry together for 2-3 minutes until the peppers are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry and toss to combine.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.