Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Five-Spice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Quick stir-fry combining tender pork strips with aromatic ginger and a fragrant regional five-spice blend for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork tenderloin
2 tbsp, finely julienned fresh ginger
3, minced garlic cloves
3, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp regional five-spice powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb sliced pork tenderloin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp regional five-spice powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add the marinated pork strips to the wok in a single layer and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, tossing frequently, until pork is cooked through and edges are slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Add 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using), stir-fry for 1 more minute.
Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss to combine, then remove from heat and serve immediately.