Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas
Quick stir-fried pork tenderloin strips tossed with fresh ginger, garlic, and crisp snow peas in a savory-spicy sauce perfect for a weeknight meal. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 20 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, snow peas, trimmed, fresh ginger, grated 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
- 8 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just browned and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 2: In the same wok, add 8 oz trimmed snow peas, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until snow peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Return pork to the wok and stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and vegetables.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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 Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas?
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 snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas?
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 Ginger and Snow Peas 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 Ginger and Snow Peas?
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.
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