North Salina-Inspired Five-Spice Pork Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

An easy and vibrant pork stir fry flavored with Chinese five-spice powder and crisp vegetables, evoking the bustling energy of North Salina. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder 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, thinly sliced against the grain pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 3, sliced diagonally green onions
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, and 1 tbsp cornstarch; mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through; remove pork from pan and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the pork to the pan along with 3 sliced green onions, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through and coated with sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.