Sweet and Spicy Korean Pork Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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A quick and flavorful pork stir fry with a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
2 tbsp sesame oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 stalks, sliced green onions
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 large, julienned carrot
3 cups, for serving cooked jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin to the skillet, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Toss in 1 thinly sliced medium red bell pepper and 1 julienned large carrot, stir-fry with the pork for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and vegetables, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top.
Step 7: Serve hot over 3 cups cooked jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.