A flavorful and spicy pork stir-fry recipe that combines tender pork with vibrant vegetables and a delicious sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-Fry
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ lb boneless pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1–2 tbsp chili garlic sauce, to taste
1 tsp sesame oil
¼ cup water or chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Extra sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the pork. Slice the pork thinly against the grain. In a bowl, toss it with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, water or broth, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth.
Sear the pork. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the pork in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Cook the aromatics. Add the onion and bell peppers to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Combine everything. Return the pork to the skillet. Add the green onions and pour in the prepared spicy sauce.
Thicken the sauce. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes, tossing constantly until the sauce bubbles, thickens, and coats the pork and vegetables evenly.
Taste and adjust. Add more chili garlic sauce for extra heat, a little honey for sweetness, or a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, sliced red chili, and extra green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili garlic sauce.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.