Sweet Heat Korean BBQ Pork Skewers with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender pork shoulder cubes threaded on skewers, brushed with a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, and grilled for a smoky Korean flavor explosion. This Korean-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, gochujang (Korean chili paste), honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2, thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to make the glaze.
Step 2: Toss 1.5 pounds of 1-inch cubed pork shoulder in half of the glaze until fully coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated pork cubes onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
Step 4: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes and basting with remaining glaze, until pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.