Pork Stir Fry

A tasty and easy recipe for pork stir fry with broccoli. The soy sauce-based marinade is delicious and very easy to make.

I really like this pork stir fry. I like to eat it because it’s so delicious, and I also like to make it because it’s a very easy recipe that makes life easy on busy weeknights.

The ingredients you’ll need

Here’s an overview of what you’ll need to make this tasty stir-fry. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below:

• For the sauce:
  • Soy sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Honey
  • Cornstarch
• For the stir fry:
  • Broccoli florets
  • Avocado oil
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Bell pepper
  • Minced garlic and minced ginger
  • Sesame oil

How to make a pork stir fry

It’s so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

1. Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
2. Steam the broccoli in the microwave.
3. Slice the pork tenderloin and cook the slices in oil.
4. Add sliced bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Then add the sauce.
5. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
6. Off heat, stir in the broccoli and drizzle the dish with sesame oil.

Like all stir fry recipes, this recipe comes together astonishingly quickly once you start cooking. Most of the work is in prepping the meat, veggies, and sauce. But even the prep work is quite easy and quick.

I like to drizzle this dish with sesame oil, for flavor. Remember that cold-pressed sesame oil has a low smoke point and is best used as a condiment to add flavor to already cooked dishes.

What cut of pork is best for stir fry?

It’s best to use pork tenderloin in this recipe because it’s lean and tender. If you use pork shoulder, it would be too fatty.

So use pork shoulder for pork carnitas or for pulled pork. It’s just like beef stir fry. Sirloin and tenderloin are good, while fattier or tougher cuts are better for slow cooking.

But is pork healthy?

Some people believe that pig meat is inherently unhealthy. I’m not one of them. I believe that fresh pork is a good source of protein and of other important nutrients.

I also believe that modern pork meat is just as “clean” as any other meat and that moderate (but not excessive) consumption of properly prepared pork can be an acceptable part of a healthy diet.

Having said that, if you’d rather not eat pork, that’s perfectly understandable! In which case, may I suggest another excellent stir fry recipe that I make often for my family: chicken vegetable stir-fry.

How to serve pork stir fry?

You don’t really need to serve it with rice unless you want to of course. You can just serve it as it is, or you could use cauliflower rice.

What about leftovers?

You can keep leftovers of this pork stir fry in the fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days. Make sure you reheat them very gently so that you don’t dry out the pork. It’s best to reheat leftovers in the microwave, covered, on 50% power.

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Pork Stir Fry

A tasty pork stir fry with broccoli, this is an easy low carb recipe. The soy sauce based marinade is delicious, and very easy to make.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: pork

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 493kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or use a gluten-free alternative and add salt as needed)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (use organic if you wish to avoid GMOs)

Stir fry:

• 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1.5 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch strips or pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

Garnish:

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water and cornstarch. Set aside.
• Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with a microwave safe plate and cook on high until barely tender, about 2 minutes for fresh and 3 minutes for frozen. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Heat the avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and stir-fry until no longer raw, about 3 minutes.
• Add the pepper slices, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, 1 more minute.
• Lower the heat to medium and add the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. If too much liquid evaporates, add a bit more water, 1-2 tablespoons.
• Turn the heat off and stir in the broccoli. It will finish cooking in the pan’s residual heat. 
• Transfer the pork stir fry to a serving platter or bowl. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Pork Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Sodium 598mg26%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 52g104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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