Description
This Pork Stir Fry boasts irresistible flavor and is made with tender pork, fresh vegetables, and a delectable sauce. Whip up this simple, healthy meal in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces boneless pork chops or pork tenderloin, cut into ½-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 4 cups mixed vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- ⅔ cup pineapple chunks, reserve juice for sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice from pineapple chunks above, or orange juice
- ¼ cup less sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon sriracha, optional
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for slurry
Instructions
- Season the pork with salt and pepper, then toss with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and stir fry the pork in small batches until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- If needed, add the remaining oil to the pan, then add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove the vegetables from the pan.
- Pour the stir fry sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, whisking this into the boiling sauce gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Return the pork, pineapple, and vegetables to the pan and let simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the stir fry alongside rice or noodles.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the pork in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to use any combination of mixed vegetables you have on hand.
Adjust the level of sriracha to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg