Pork Fried Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
726 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Pork Fried Rice Recipe
Description
Pork Fried Rice Recipe combines diced pork tenderloin sautéed in a blend of sesame and vegetable oils with a mix of frozen peas and carrots. After cooking the pork and vegetables separately, lightly beaten eggs are scrambled directly in the pan before reintroducing the pork and adding cold cooked rice. Seasoned with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, the rice is cooked until heated through and slightly browned, providing a classic fried rice texture and flavor.
The inclusion of both sesame oil and vegetable oil gives a nuanced flavor base, while the step of cooking with cold, leftover rice prevents sogginess and promotes a better stir-fry texture with separated grains. Peas and carrots add mild sweetness and color. Scrambled eggs add richness and protein to the dish, rounding out the flavor and texture.
Once cooked, the dish is garnished with sliced green onions which add a fresh bite and mild sharpness. Pork Fried Rice can be served as a standalone meal or alongside other Asian-inspired dishes. Using cold, leftover rice is practical and helps achieve the right texture when stir-frying. This dish is suitable for a quick homemade weekday meal when you have leftover rice and want to use pork tenderloin.
To maximize texture, use cold rice that has been refrigerated. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it convenient for make-ahead meals or quick reheating. Reheat thoroughly before serving for best taste and food safety.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin diced into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups rice cooked, cooled
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup peas frozen peas and diced carrots blend
- 1 cup carrot frozen peas and diced carrots blend
- 3 egg large, lightly beaten
- green onion sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté the diced pork in the sesame oil and vegetable oil on medium high heat until the pork is cooked through for approximately 4-6 minutes. Once the pork is cooked, transfer the pork to a separate plate and set aside.
- Next add the frozen peas and carrots blend to the pan and sauté for approximately 2 minutes on medium high heat.
- Slide the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour in the eggs into the pan on the open side.
- Scramble the eggs.
- Then add the pork back to the pan. Next add in the rice, soy sauce, salt and pepper to the pan.
- Stir for a few minutes until rice is heated through and slightly browned.
- Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use cold, leftover rice to achieve the right fried rice texture and prevent sogginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 726 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 726kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 882mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2338IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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