Stir-Fried Pork with Hyperleveled White Pepper and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Juicy slices of pork stir-fried with a punch of hyperleveled white pepper and aromatic garlic for a simple yet flavorful dish. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork loin, vegetable oil, white pepper powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 loin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2, sliced thinly scallions
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden at edges.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced pork loin to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp white pepper powder evenly over the pork, then add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Toss in 2 thinly sliced scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds more to combine flavors before removing from heat and serving immediately with steamed rice.