Stovetop Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Stir Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring thinly sliced pork and a spicy gochujang glaze balanced with sweet and savory notes. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 22 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves 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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry. Garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot.