Stir-Fried Taiwanese Pork with Garlic and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

A savory stir-fry featuring tender pork slices caramelized in a rich garlic soy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, minced garlic 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 300 g thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the edges start to brown and the pork is cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the pork and sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground white pepper. Toss well.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice.