Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper over Jasmine Rice

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Juicy pork slices quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic and cracked black pepper, served atop fragrant jasmine rice. This vietnamese-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork shoulder, minced garlic cloves, freshly cracked black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 2 cups jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, tossing to coat the pork evenly. Cook an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Add 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional) and toss for 30 seconds.
  7. Step 7: Serve the stir-fried pork hot over the warm jasmine rice for a quick and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired meal.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper over Jasmine Rice take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper over Jasmine Rice?

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 shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper over Jasmine Rice?

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 Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper over Jasmine Rice 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Black Pepper over Jasmine Rice?

Vietnamese 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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