Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Tender pork strips stir-fried with spicy gochujang sauce and toasted sesame seeds for a bold Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, 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 400 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 3: Add the marinated pork strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, tossing frequently until pork is cooked through and edges are slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and stir in 2 thinly sliced scallions; cook for an additional 1 minute until scallions soften.
Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.