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Weeknight Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender pork, crisp cabbage, and a savory sauce.

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

When you need a seriously speedy and satisfying meal, this Weeknight Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry is here to save the day! It's packed with savory goodness from the pork, great texture from the cabbage, and a punchy, delicious sauce. Perfect for using up what you have in the fridge and getting dinner on the table in a flash. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that feels much fancier than it is!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin or boneless pork chops, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

For Serving

  • Cooked rice or noodles
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the sliced pork with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes while you prep veggies.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together all 'Sauce' ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding) and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add the remaining 2 tsp sesame oil to the skillet. Add sliced onion, carrot, and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry for 4-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

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

Tips

  • Prepping all your ingredients (mise en place) before you start cooking is key for stir-fries!
  • Don't overcook the cabbage; it's best when it still has a slight crunch.
  • Feel free to add other quick-cooking stir-fry veggies like bell peppers or snow peas.

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