Stir-Fried Korean Pork with Gochujang and Vegetables
Spicy and savory Korean-style pork stir-fry tossed with crisp vegetables and a bold gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs thinly sliced 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 390 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
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 1 julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry together with the pork for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Toss in 3 sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Stir briefly to combine, then remove from heat and serve immediately.








