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Korean Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps​

This Korean spicy pork lettuce wraps recipe features thinly sliced pork cooked in a bold gochujang sauce that’s sweet, savory, and just spicy enough. It comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with crisp lettuce for wrapping, steamed rice, or both for an easy, satisfying meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings 2
Cost $6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pork shoulder or sliced pork
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru or any chili flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cooking wine
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small Carrot julienned
  • 2 stalks Green onion sliced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green lettuce
  • White rice (optional)

Instructions

  • Slice the pork:
    Slice the pork shoulder into thin, even pieces. Thin slices help the pork absorb the marinade quickly and cook fast on a busy weeknight.
  • Marinate the pork:
    In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, cooking wine and sugar. Add the sliced pork and mix until everything is well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, though overnight in the fridge will give you the best flavor. If you are really short on time, skip the marinating. 
  • Cook the vegetables:
    Heat a pan over medium high heat with a little oil. Add the onion, carrot, and green onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  • Cook the pork:
    Add the marinated pork to the pan and spread it out so it cooks evenly. Let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fully cooked and the sauce looks glossy.
  • Finish and serve:
    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve hot with lettuce leaves for wrapping and/or steamed rice. Enjoy!