Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir-Fry with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A vibrant and spicy Korean-inspired stir-fry with tender pork slices and crisp vegetables coated in a flavorful gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, 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 400 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, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced onion
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced small onion, 1 julienned medium carrot, and 1 sliced red bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Push the vegetables to the side and add the marinated pork in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
6. Step 6: Mix vegetables and pork together and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 1 minute to meld flavors.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.