Stir-Fried White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions
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 ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork tenderloin, white pepper powder, minced 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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions?
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 thinly sliced pork tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions?
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 White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions 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 White Pepper Pork with Garlic and Scallions?
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.
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