Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry
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 ready in about 35 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork tenderloin, sliced bell peppers, sliced 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry?
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 Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry?
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 Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry 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.
What goes well with Sweet and Sour Korean Pork Stir-Fry?
Korean stir fry 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.
