Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze
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 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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder, thinly sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Korean Spicy Pork with Gochujang Glaze?
Korean pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
