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Speedy Saucy Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender strips of pork and crisp cabbage in a savory sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Saucy Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

When hunger strikes and time is short, this Speedy Saucy Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry swoops in to save the day! Thin strips of pork quickly cook up with crisp cabbage, all coated in a fantastic savory sauce that's both tangy and a little sweet. It's a vibrant, satisfying meal that's a true weeknight champion.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Pork

  • 1 lb boneless pork loin or tenderloin, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • Cooked rice for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced pork with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Set aside while you prep other ingredients.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: chicken broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic powder. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.

  4. Step 4

    Add cabbage, sliced onion, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender. They should still have a nice bite.

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Tips

  • Thinly slicing the pork is crucial for a quick-cooking stir-fry. Partially freezing the pork for about 20 minutes can make it easier to slice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pork; cook in batches if necessary to ensure it browns instead of steaming.
  • Prep all your ingredients (mise en place!) before you start cooking, as stir-fries cook very quickly.

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