By Krista Teigen
Published Jan 21, 2024
This easy and flavorful Pork Stir Fry recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner that checks all the right boxes. Strips of pork tenderloin are served with a medley of fresh vegetables, like broccoli and bell peppers, in a sweet, tangy, and spicy stir-fry sauce that features ginger and garlic. The best part is this stir-fried pork dish cooks in 15 minutes!
Why We Love This Pork Stir Fry Recipe
A homemade stir-fry sauce coats every bite of tender pork and vegetables!
- Quick. This whole recipe comes together in just 35 minutes.
- Tender. Cooking the pork quickly over high heat keeps it moist and juicy.
- Flavorful. Filled with fresh veggies and topped with a sweet and savory sauce, this stir fry is sure to please the whole family!
Variations on Stir Fry Pork
This recipe is easy to adapt! Simply add your favorite veggies to this pork stir fry recipe; try mushrooms, onions, corn, zucchini, green beans, or water chestnuts!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover pork stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet set over medium-low heat until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
The next time you’re craving homemade Chinese food, add this easy pork stir fry recipe to your dinner table! It pairs well with crispy egg rolls , cauliflower fried rice , basmati rice , lo mein noodles , and egg drop soup .
More Stir Fry Recipes To Try
- Chicken Stir Fry
- Vegetable Stir Fry
- Beef Stir Fry
- Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
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For the Sauce
- ▢ ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (see note)
- ▢ ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ▢ 2 tablespoons minced onion
- ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- ▢ 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 (1-inch piece) ginger minced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir Fry
- ▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ▢ 1 pound pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ 2 carrots sliced into coins
- ▢ 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- ▢ 4 cups broccoli florets
For Serving
- ▢ 3 cups cooked white rice
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- ▢ Chopped green onion
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Instructions
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl or shake in a jar. Set aside. ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons minced onion, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 (1-inch piece) ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Once heated, add in the pork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until browned. 1 pound pork tenderloin, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Remove from the skillet to rest on a plate.
- Add in the carrots and sauté for a couple of minutes. 2 carrots
- Add in the bell peppers and broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly soft but still crisp. 1 bell pepper, 4 cups broccoli florets
- Stir in the pork.
- Pour in the sauce and let it sizzle while giving everything a good stir. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve with rice and top with chopped peanuts and chopped green onion. 3 cups cooked white rice, ¼ cup chopped peanuts, Chopped green onion
Becky’s Tips
- Soy Sauce: For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari or coconut aminos.
- If you can’t find fresh ginger, use 1 ¼ teaspoons of ground ginger.
- You can use pork chops in place of the pork tenderloin.
- Prep all of your ingredients before beginning. Stir fry cooks fast!
- To get extra-thin slices of pork, slice the pork while still partially frozen.
- For extra-tender pork, dip the slices in cornstarch before adding them to the pan.
- Take care not to overcook the pork; otherwise, it will become tough.
- Properly cooked pork should be 145°F internally.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Because stir fry cooks so fast, you want to choose a cut of pork that is lean and tender. I like to use pork tenderloin, but you can also use pork loin chops if you prefer. In a pinch, ground pork works as well!
For extra-tender pork, you can dip the pork slices in cornstarch before adding them to the pan. This process is called “velveting” because it allows the meat to develop a silky smooth, velvet-like texture.
Chili garlic sauce is a sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, rice vinegar, and salt. It is similar to sriracha, but it has a chunkier texture. Huy Fong is a brand commonly found in grocery stores.
Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (see note)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (1-inch piece) ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 carrots sliced into coins
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 4 cups broccoli florets
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- Chopped green onion
Instructions
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl or shake in a jar. Set aside. ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons minced onion, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 (1-inch piece) ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Once heated, add in the pork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until browned. 1 pound pork tenderloin, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Remove from the skillet to rest on a plate.
- Add in the carrots and sauté for a couple of minutes. 2 carrots
- Add in the bell peppers and broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly soft but still crisp. 1 bell pepper, 4 cups broccoli florets
- Stir in the pork.
- Pour in the sauce and let it sizzle while giving everything a good stir. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve with rice and top with chopped peanuts and chopped green onion. 3 cups cooked white rice, ¼ cup chopped peanuts, Chopped green onion
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Notes
- Soy Sauce: For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari or coconut aminos.
- If you can’t find fresh ginger, use 1 ¼ teaspoons of ground ginger.
- You can use pork chops in place of the pork tenderloin.
- Prep all of your ingredients before beginning. Stir fry cooks fast!
- To get extra-thin slices of pork, slice the pork while still partially frozen.
- For extra-tender pork, dip the slices in cornstarch before adding them to the pan.
- Take care not to overcook the pork; otherwise, it will become tough.
- Properly cooked pork should be 145°F internally.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
