Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir-Fry with Gochujang Sauce

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A fiery pork stir-fry coated in a savory-sweet gochujang sauce, tossed with crunchy vegetables and served over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large julienned carrot and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper to the pork. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 3 sliced scallions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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