Spicy Gochujang Pork Stir-Fry with TJ's Veggies
Trader Joe'sSpicy Gochujang Pork Stir-Fry with TJ's Veggies
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 1 pound pork loin, thinly sliced against the grain
For the Gochujang Marinade and Sauce
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable, divided
- 16 ounces stir-fry vegetable blend, fresh or thawed frozen
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the gochujang, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger. Add the thinly sliced pork loin and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare Aromatics and Vegetables: Mince the remaining 1 clove of garlic and grate the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ginger. Ensure your stir-fry vegetable blend is ready (if using frozen, make sure it's thawed). Separate the white and green parts of the sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the Pork: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the wok. Add the white parts of the green onions, the minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the stir-fry vegetable blend. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked pork to the wok with the vegetables. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk again and pour it over the pork and vegetables. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice (not included in ingredients), garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
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Trader Joe'sSpicy Gochujang Pork Stir-Fry with TJ's Veggies
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 1 pound pork loin, thinly sliced against the grain
For the Gochujang Marinade and Sauce
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable, divided
- 16 ounces stir-fry vegetable blend, fresh or thawed frozen
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the gochujang, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger. Add the thinly sliced pork loin and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare Aromatics and Vegetables: Mince the remaining 1 clove of garlic and grate the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ginger. Ensure your stir-fry vegetable blend is ready (if using frozen, make sure it's thawed). Separate the white and green parts of the sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the Pork: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the wok. Add the white parts of the green onions, the minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the stir-fry vegetable blend. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked pork to the wok with the vegetables. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk again and pour it over the pork and vegetables. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice (not included in ingredients), garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min