This easy and flavorful Pork Stir Fry recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner that checks all the right boxes. Strips of pork tenderloin are served with a medley of fresh vegetables, like broccoli and bell peppers, in a sweet, tangy, and spicy stir-fry sauce that features ginger and garlic. The best part is this stir-fried pork dish cooks in 15 minutes!
Why We Love This Pork Stir Fry Recipe
A homemade stir-fry sauce coats every bite of tender pork and vegetables!
- Quick. This whole recipe comes together in just 35 minutes.
- Tender. Cooking the pork quickly over high heat keeps it moist and juicy.
- Flavorful. Filled with fresh veggies and topped with a sweet and savory sauce, this stir fry is sure to please the whole family!
Variations on Stir Fry Pork
This recipe is easy to adapt! Simply add your favorite veggies to this pork stir fry recipe; try mushrooms, onions, corn, zucchini, green beans, or water chestnuts!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover pork stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet set over medium-low heat until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
The next time you’re craving homemade Chinese food, add this easy pork stir fry recipe to your dinner table! It pairs well with crispy egg rolls, cauliflower fried rice, basmati rice, lo mein noodles, and egg drop soup.
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Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (see note)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (1-inch piece) ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 carrots sliced into coins
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 4 cups broccoli florets
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- Chopped green onion
Instructions
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Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl or shake in a jar. Set aside.¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons minced onion, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 (1-inch piece) ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Once heated, add in the pork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until browned.1 pound pork tenderloin, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Remove from the skillet to rest on a plate.
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Add in the carrots and sauté for a couple of minutes.2 carrots
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Add in the bell peppers and broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly soft but still crisp.1 bell pepper, 4 cups broccoli florets
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Stir in the pork.
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Pour in the sauce and let it sizzle while giving everything a good stir. Cook for a few more minutes.
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Serve with rice and top with chopped peanuts and chopped green onion.3 cups cooked white rice, ¼ cup chopped peanuts, Chopped green onion
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Notes
- Soy Sauce: For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari or coconut aminos.
- If you can’t find fresh ginger, use 1¼ teaspoons of ground ginger.
- You can use pork chops in place of the pork tenderloin.
- Prep all of your ingredients before beginning. Stir fry cooks fast!
- To get extra-thin slices of pork, slice the pork while still partially frozen.
- For extra-tender pork, dip the slices in cornstarch before adding them to the pan.
- Take care not to overcook the pork; otherwise, it will become tough.
- Properly cooked pork should be 145°F internally.
Nutrition
Because stir fry cooks so fast, you want to choose a cut of pork that is lean and tender. I like to use pork tenderloin, but you can also use pork loin chops if you prefer. In a pinch, ground pork works as well!
For extra-tender pork, you can dip the pork slices in cornstarch before adding them to the pan. This process is called “velveting” because it allows the meat to develop a silky smooth, velvet-like texture.
Chili garlic sauce is a sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, rice vinegar, and salt. It is similar to sriracha, but it has a chunkier texture. Huy Fong is a brand commonly found in grocery stores.
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