Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender pork slices coated in a spicy gochujang sauce, balanced with fresh scallions and garlic. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
4 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pork pieces evenly.
Step 4: Add 4 sliced scallion stalks and 1/4 tsp black pepper, tossing for 1 minute until scallions are slightly wilted but still bright green.
Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds over the top, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.