Spicy Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Chilies
A fiery stir-fry featuring tender pork slices tossed with fresh chilies and aromatic garlic, capturing the bold flavors of Hunan cuisine. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, dried red chilies, fresh green chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 300 g, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
- 15 pieces dried red chilies
- 3, thinly sliced fresh green chilies
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, chopped scallions
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 300 g thinly sliced pork tenderloin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Stir well and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 15 dried red chilies and 3 thinly sliced fresh green chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the wok, stir-frying for 20 seconds until aromatic.
- Step 4: Add the marinated pork to the wok, spreading it out to sear for 1 minute, then stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the pork is cooked through and edges start to brown.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp salt, toss with 2 chopped scallions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until the sauce coats the pork evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Chilies take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 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 Spicy Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Chilies?
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 tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Chilies?
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 Spicy Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Chilies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Spicy Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Pork with Chilies?
Chinese pork 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.
