Pan-Fried Burmese Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Sliced pork stir-fried with punchy garlic and cracked black pepper for a savory, peppery dish common in Burmese home kitchens. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, black peppercorns, coarsely crushed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 shoulder, thinly sliced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 stalks scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir pork and add 1 tbsp coarsely crushed black peppercorns, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Continue stirring and cooking for another 5 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 3 chopped scallions. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or as a filling for wraps.