Sweet and Tangy Asian-Style Pork Stir Fry
Juicy pork strips stir-fried with fresh vegetables and coated in a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce that’s bursting with umami. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork loin, vegetable oil, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 into 1/4-inch strips pork loin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 3 stalks, sliced green onions
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp, freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced pork loin strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 4: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and fragrant.
- Step 5: Return the pork to the wok along with 3 sliced green onions and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Step 6: Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the pork and vegetables.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.








