Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Dried Red Chilies and Garlic

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A fiery Hunan-inspired pork stir-fry featuring tender pork slices tossed with dried red chilies and fragrant garlic for bold, spicy flavors. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, dried red chilies, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 400 grams thinly sliced pork shoulder with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine until evenly coated; set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 15 halved dried red chilies and 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated pork slices to the wok, stir-frying vigorously for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp finely minced ginger, 2 sliced green onions, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3 tbsp water; cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Dried Red Chilies and Garlic 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Dried Red Chilies and Garlic?

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 shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Dried Red Chilies and Garlic?

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 Stir-Fried Pork with Dried Red Chilies and Garlic 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Dried Red Chilies and Garlic?

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.

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