Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili in Soy Sauce
A savory and mildly spicy stir-fried pork dish featuring garlic and chili, finished with a rich soy sauce glaze that perfectly coats tender pork slices. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic cloves, red chili 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
- 400 g, thinly sliced pork shoulder
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red chili
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks, chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced red chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 400 g thinly sliced pork shoulder to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is browned and nearly cooked through.
- Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Stir continuously and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the pork.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 chopped green onions for freshness. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili in Soy Sauce 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 Chili in Soy Sauce?
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 Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili in Soy Sauce?
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 Chili in Soy Sauce 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili in Soy Sauce?
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.
