Stovetop Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas
Tender pork strips quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas and a savory ginger-soy glaze for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired pork (high-protein) ready in about 27 minutes pairs soy sauce, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1 lb, thinly sliced into strips pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz trimmed snow peas
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
- 1 tsp mixed with 2 tsp water cornstarch
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips with 2 tbsp soy sauce and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add marinated pork strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
- Step 5: Stir in 8 oz trimmed snow peas, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using; cook for 2 minutes until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 6: Pour in 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water and 1 tbsp soy sauce, stirring until sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stovetop Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Stovetop Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stovetop Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas?
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 Stovetop Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
Is Stovetop Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas high-protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high-protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
