Pork Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Pork Stir Fry
Description
Pork Stir Fry begins by seasoning pork strips and tossing them with cornstarch to help produce a slight crust while preserving tenderness. The pork is stir-fried in batches over medium-high heat and set aside. Vegetables are then cooked to tender-crisp with aromatics like garlic and ginger to build flavor without overwhelming the dish.
The sauce, a blend of pineapple juice, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, and optional sriracha, brings a nuanced sweet and savory profile. This sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry before the pork, pineapple chunks, and vegetables are returned to the pan for a brief simmer that melds flavors without overcooking.
This dish is best served hot alongside steamed rice or noodles to balance its vibrant flavors and textures. The recipe notes highlight the importance of pre-preparation due to the quick cooking and recommend toasted sesame oil for authentic flavor, and note that a slight pink center in pork is acceptable for juiciness.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pork chops or pork tenderloin, cut into ½-inch strips, boneless
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 4 cups mixed vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup pineapple chunks reserve juice for sauce
Sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice from pineapple chunks above, or orange juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce less sodium
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon sriracha optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for slurry
Instructions
- Season pork with salt & pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Refrigerate 15 minutes (while you prepare the remaining ingredients).
- Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Stir fry pork in small batches until browned, (it does not need to be cooked all the way through). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add more oil to the pan if needed and add vegetables. Stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove the vegetables from the pan.
- Add the stir fry sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and whisk into the boiling sauce a little bit at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Add pork, pineapple and vegetables back to the pan and let simmer 2 minutes or just until heated through.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients before starting as the stir fry cooks quickly.
- Pork can be served at 145°F with a hint of pink for tenderness and juiciness.
- Toasted sesame oil adds an important flavor; ensure you're using toasted variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 9262IU | 185% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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