Hunan Stir-Fried Pork with Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Chili

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Tender pork and crisp green peppers simmered in a savory-sweet sauce with fresh chili heat, perfect for rice. This asian ready in about 35 minutes pairs pork shoulder, green bell peppers, fresh red chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thinly slice 12 oz pork shoulder against the grain, then toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp salt; let rest 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high until shimmering. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add marinated pork and cook 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, pushing to one side. Add 2 thinly sliced green bell peppers and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chilies, stir-frying 2 minutes until peppers soften slightly.
  4. Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sugar with 1/4 cup water; pour over ingredients. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything, adjusting salt if needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Hunan Stir-Fried Pork with Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Chili take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Hunan Stir-Fried Pork with Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Chili?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Hunan Stir-Fried Pork with Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Chili?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Hunan Stir-Fried Pork with Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Chili for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Hunan Stir-Fried Pork with Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Chili?

Asian asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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