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Speedy Saucy Pork Stir-Fry

A quick and vibrant stir-fry with tender pork and crisp vegetables coated in a savory, umami-rich sauce.

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

When hunger strikes and time is short, this Speedy Saucy Pork Stir-Fry is your culinary superhero! It's packed with tender slices of pork, colorful crisp-tender vegetables, and a irresistibly savory sauce that comes together in a flash. Skip the takeout and whip up this fresh, flavorful meal that’s on your table in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 lb boneless pork loin or tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Optional: Cooked rice or noodles for serving, sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced pork with cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps tenderize the pork and thicken the sauce.

  2. Step 2

    Prepare the sauce: In another small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chicken broth. 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 lightly browned and cooked through. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add red bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the vegetables. Give the sauce a quick re-whisk and pour it over everything. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Tips

  • Slice your pork against the grain for the most tender results.
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, as stir-fries cook very quickly!
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet while stir-frying the pork, or it will steam instead of sear. Cook in batches if necessary.

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