Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cashews
A vibrant Asian-inspired stir-fry that combines tender pork strips with crisp snow peas and crunchy cashews in a spicy soy-chili sauce. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork tenderloin, trimmed snow peas, raw cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
- 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: 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 browned and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and sauté 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and 1/2 cup raw cashews, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return pork to the wok, pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cashews take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Snow Peas and Cashews?
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 thinly sliced pork tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cashews?
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 Snow Peas and Cashews 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 Snow Peas and Cashews?
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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