Easy Korean Spicy Pork and Noodles Foil Packets
A quick and easy Korean-inspired dish featuring tender pork shoulder, rice noodles, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce cooked in foil packets for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) rice noodles
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- Red chili flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Soak 8 oz (225 g) of rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes or until pliable but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Whisk until smooth.
- Thinly slice 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder into bite-sized strips. Toss the pork in the sauce mixture until well coated. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes if time allows.
- Thinly slice 1 small red bell pepper and shred about 1/2 cup of carrots.
- Lay out large aluminum foil sheets (about 12×12 inches). Divide the pork mixture evenly onto each sheet, add a handful of noodles, and sprinkle with sliced bell pepper and shredded carrots. Add a pinch of red chili flakes if desired.
- Fold the foil over the ingredients and crimp the edges tightly to create sealed packets.
- Place packets on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until pork is cooked through and noodles are tender.
- Carefully open the packets (steam will be hot!), sprinkle with sliced green onions, and drizzle with extra sesame oil if desired.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the foil packets to allow steam circulation. Use heavy-duty foil to prevent leaks. Thinly slice pork for quick cooking and better sauce absorption. Marinate pork for at least 10 minutes if possible. Soak noodles just until pliable to avoid mushiness. Check packets at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking. Let packets rest for 5 minutes off heat if pork is not tender enough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet (appro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
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