Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with crispy pork, sweet and sour sauce, and a medley of vegetables, served over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 400g, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
• 2, sliced bell peppers
• 1, sliced onions
• 2, julienned carrots
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• water 2 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, cornstarch, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the pork and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add the bell peppers, onions, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the pork to the pan. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pork is fully cooked. Serve immediately over steamed rice.