Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir-Fry with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender pork with a spicy-sweet Korean sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Korean-inspired pork 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 360 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 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3, sliced thin scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the edges start to brown.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the pork, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the sauce over the pork and stir well to coat. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the pork pieces.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for freshness and nuttiness before serving immediately with steamed rice.