Sweet and Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze

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A quick stir fry combining tender pork strips with crunchy vegetables coated in a flavorful sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. This korean-inspired stir fry ready in about 27 minutes pairs pork loin, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 12 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork loin and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons, and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir-fry vegetables with pork for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour the sauce over the pork and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly, and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sweet and Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 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 Sweet and Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry 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 loin, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sweet and Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry 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 Sweet and Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry 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 Sweet and Spicy Korean-Style Pork Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze?

Korean stir fry 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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