Stir-Fried White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions

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

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender pork slices seasoned with white pepper, garlic, and fresh scallions for a fragrant and flavorful dish. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, white pepper powder, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
1 tsp white pepper powder
4, minced garlic cloves
3, sliced into 2-inch lengths scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 12 oz thinly sliced pork tenderloin and season with 1 tsp white pepper powder and 1/2 tsp salt; mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the seasoned pork slices, stir-frying for 4 minutes until the edges are just starting to brown.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup water and 2 tbsp soy sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the pork, about 2 minutes.
Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame oil, cooking for 1 more minute until the scallions soften but remain bright green. Serve immediately.