Stovetop Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry

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Tender pork slices quickly stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce with crunchy vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring to develop a sear, then stir and cook an additional 3 minutes until browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and stir to coat evenly. Add 1 medium julienned carrot and cook for 2 minutes until the carrot is tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp white sesame seeds on top before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stovetop Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry take to make?

Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Stovetop Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry?

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 Stovetop Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry?

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 Stovetop Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry 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 Stovetop Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry?

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.

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