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Korean Gochujang Pulled Pork Tacos with Kimchi Slaw

Name: Korean Gochujang Pulled Pork Tacos with Kimchi Slaw
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, boneless; 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 1 cup kimchi, chopped; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 8 small corn tortillas; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

These Korean-inspired tacos feature tender pulled pork marinated in gochujang, combined with a refreshing kimchi slaw for a fusion twist that's sure to impress.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 25, 2026

Korean Gochujang Pulled Pork Tacos with Kimchi Slaw — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pork

For the Kimchi Slaw

For the Tacos

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 669 kcal
Protein: 47.75 g
Carbs: 42.5 g
Fat: 35.75 g
Fiber: 4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2676 kcal
Protein: 191 g
Carbs: 170 g
Fat: 143 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs pork shoulder, boneless	1360	168	0	80	0
1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)	240	3	40	4	2
1/4 cup soy sauce	30	5	3	0	0
2 tbsp sesame oil	240	0	0	27	0
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	1	3	0	0
1 tbsp ginger, grated	5	0	1	0	0
1 cup kimchi, chopped	15	1	3	0	1
2 cups shredded cabbage	44	2	10	0	4
1/4 cup shredded carrots	11	0	3	0	1
2 tbsp rice vinegar	4	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp sugar	49	0	12	0	0
8 small corn tortillas	420	8	88	8	8
1/2 cup sour cream	240	3	6	24	0
1 tbsp lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
2 tbsp chopped cilantro	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Combine Marinade
In a large bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2
Coat the Pork
Add pork shoulder and thoroughly coat with the marinade.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Allow the pork to marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

Preparing the Kimchi Slaw

1
Mix Vegetables
In a bowl, mix chopped kimchi, shredded cabbage, and carrots.
2
Dress the Slaw
Add rice vinegar and sugar, and toss until well combined.
3
Rest
Let the slaw sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tip: Prepare the slaw a day ahead to let the flavors meld together more intensely.

How to Make Korean Gochujang Pulled Pork Tacos with Kimchi Slaw

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Pulled Pork Cooking
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Place the marinated pork in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and cook for 3 hours until it’s fork-tender.
2
Shredding the Pork
Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
3
Heating Tortillas
Warm tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.