Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Bok Choy
A quick wok stir-fry featuring tender pork strips with crisp bok choy, garlic, and a spicy soy-based sauce. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 27 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise, garlic cloves, minced 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 pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the pork, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Toss in 4 halved baby bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes until leaves are wilted but stems remain crisp.
- Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce into the wok, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and bok choy evenly.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions over the stir-fry, then remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Bok Choy?
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 garlic cloves, minced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Bok Choy?
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 Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Bok Choy?
Asian 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.
