Stir-Fried Korean Pork Bulgogi with Spicy Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Thinly sliced pork marinated in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, stir-fried quickly with onions and scallions for a savory Korean classic. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, 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 350 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
3 sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing well to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 5: Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the pork is cooked through and edges are caramelized.
Step 6: Toss in 3 sliced scallions and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving with steamed rice.