Five-Spice Pork Stir-Fry with Northward Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Tender pork strips stir-fried with crisp vegetables in a fragrant ginger sauce, inspired by the northern winds and flavors of Asia. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs vegetable oil, finely grated fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/4 inch strips pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 2, sliced diagonally green onions
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, coating the pork evenly.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed snow peas, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, then toss in 2 sliced green onions for a fresh finish before serving hot.