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Weeknight • Pork

Golden Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

A speedy and savory stir-fry featuring tender pork and crisp cabbage in a savory golden sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Golden Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Looking for a fast, flavorful, and satisfying meal that hits all the right notes? This Golden Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry is your answer! It's a fantastic way to transform simple ingredients into a vibrant and delicious dish in no time. The pork is tender, the cabbage adds a lovely crunch, and the 'golden' sauce is a perfect balance of savory and a hint of sweet. Serve it over rice for a complete meal that's sure to become a weeknight staple.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin or boneless pork chops, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, plus 2 tbsp for sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Golden Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, combine sliced pork with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Prepare the Golden Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/brown sugar, sriracha (if using), chicken/vegetable broth, and 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Add sliced cabbage and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  6. Step 6

    Return the cooked pork to the skillet. Give the Golden Sauce a quick whisk and pour it over the pork and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

  7. Step 7

    Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Tips

  • Thinly slicing the pork helps it cook quickly and absorb flavors better.
  • Prepare all your ingredients (mise en place) before you start cooking, as stir-frying moves fast!
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to your preferred level of spice.

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