Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Chili-Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A quick stir-fry with tender pork slices, crisp snow peas, and a bold homemade chili-garlic sauce that packs heat and flavor. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, soy sauce, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced pork tenderloin with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch; toss well and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through; remove pork from wok and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same wok, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp red chili flakes; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and 1/2 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Return pork to the wok and stir in 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce and 1/4 cup chicken broth; cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and vegetables.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.