Honey-Sesame Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Peppers and Scallions
A quick and vibrant pork stir fry coated in a sticky honey-sesame sauce with crisp bell peppers and tender scallions. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, sesame oil, red bell pepper, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 4 stalks scallions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges are browned and pork is almost cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 4 chopped scallions to the pan. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour the prepared honey-soy sauce over the pork and vegetables. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything with a shiny glaze.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.









