Spicy Korean-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Gochujang and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Tender pork slices stir-fried in a savory-spicy gochujang sauce with fresh scallions for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Korean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 stalks scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. 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 cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the edges start to brown.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
3. Step 3: Add 4 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing everything together for 1 minute until scallions soften but remain vibrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice or leafy greens.