Quick Sautéed Pork with Garlic and Ginger

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

Tender pork strips quickly cooked with fresh garlic and ginger for a simple, flavorful Asian-inspired main dish. This Asian-inspired pork recipe (high protein), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, minced 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 tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, breaking up any large pieces, until the pork is mostly cooked through and lightly browned at the edges.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.