Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Spicy Hunan Chili Sauce
Tender pork slices stir-fried with bold Hunan chili paste and fresh vegetables for a spicy, savory dish full of vibrant flavors. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, Hunan chili bean paste (doubanjiang) 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
- 300 g, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Hunan chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 3, minced fresh garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
- 2, sliced for garnish scallions
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon Hunan chili bean paste to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until the oil turns a deep red and the paste is aromatic.
- Step 3: Toss in 300 grams thinly sliced pork tenderloin, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the pork turns opaque and starts to brown on the edges.
- Step 4: Add 1 sliced medium green bell pepper and 1 sliced medium red bell pepper, stir-frying with the pork for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, and 1/4 cup chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute.
- Step 6: Stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables.
- Step 7: Season with 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and salt to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Spicy Hunan Chili Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 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 Sliced Pork with Spicy Hunan Chili 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 tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Spicy Hunan Chili 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 Sliced Pork with Spicy Hunan Chili 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 Sliced Pork with Spicy Hunan Chili 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.
