Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender pork slices stir-fried in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce, served with sautéed vegetables for a balanced Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 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 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

• 400 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp minced ginger to create a marinade. Toss 400 g thinly sliced pork shoulder in the marinade and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 small thinly sliced onion and 1 medium julienned carrot, sauté for 3 minutes until tender-crisp and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated pork slices to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until pork is cooked through and the sauce thickens, coating the meat and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick, cooking for another 1 minute until the sauce glazes the pork.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.