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Get ready to try one of the tastiest Pork Stir Fry recipes you will ever try! This simple recipe features tender pork, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Best of all, stir fried pork is ready in just 20 minutes – ideal for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
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Pork Stir Fry
If you're looking for a dish that's not only flavorful but also incredibly easy to make, you're in luck - that's my pork stir fry recipe! Packed with tender slices of pork sizzling alongside a medley of colorful, crunchy vegetables and all coated in a rich and tasty homemade teriyaki sauce, this dish is truly delicious.
This pork stir fry is a crowd-pleaser, and my family loves it. It's a quick 20-minute recipe that will impress anyone. It's also a great way to get picky eaters, like my baby, to eat their veggies, as they're mixed in with the juicy pork and coated in a delicious sauce.
The best part? You can easily customize the vegetables and adjust the teriyaki sauce ingredients to suit your palate, ensuring every bite is just how you like it. Grab your wok or skillet, and make some delicious stir fry pork!
Pork Teriyaki Stir Fry Ingredients
- Pork loin strips
- Vegetable oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green onion
- Lo mein noodles
- Homemade teriyaki sauce (or store-bought sauce)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Pork Stir Fry Veggies
- Bell peppers
- Snow peas
- Onion
- Carrot
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Purple cabbage
Pork Stir Fry Recipe
- Optional: Combine all the ingredients to make homemade teriyaki sauce in a bowl and refrigerate until ready.
- Begin by preparing the lo mein noodles according to the package directions. Once they have finished cooking, set them aside.
- Add half of the butter and half of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. After the butter melts, add the pork and stir fry it until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Once the pork has cooked, set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining vegetable oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant and softened.
- Toss in the fresh veggies, and stir fry for approximately 5 minutes until they're tender but still crisp. Take care not to overcook the veggies; they should still be crispy!
- Pour in teriyaki sauce and turn the heat down to simmer. Simmer for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add in the cooked lo mein noodles and toss everything together.
- Top with the sautéed sliced pork and toss again—season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
Pork and Vegetable Stir Fry Tips
- Prep veggies ahead by chopping them in advance to save time. Most chopped vegetables will last about 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- If cutting the pork yourself, cut it into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the vegetables in batches if necessary. Overcrowding can cause the vegetables to steam rather than fry, affecting their texture.
- Try different veggies, like bean sprouts, zucchini, snap peas, or water chestnuts. Pick your favorites!
- Hoisin sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, or extra soy sauce can be added along with the teriyaki sauce if desired.
- You can swap the sliced pork for ground pork, chicken, or beef—any of your favorites will work!
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, red pepper flakes, or fresh lime juice!
Storing Leftover Pork Vegetable Stir Fry
- Refrigerator: Cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Once your stir fry has cooled to room temperature, place it in a freezer-safe container labeled with a date. Freeze for up to 2-3 months for the best results. When you are ready to reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheating: Heat a skillet over medium heat and reheat leftover stir fry for a few minutes until heated. You can also pop your leftovers in the microwave, heating in intervals of 30 seconds.
Stir Fry Pork and Vegetables FAQ
For stir-fry, lean and tender cuts of pork are best. I typically purchase pork loin strips from my grocery store, as they are already cut into even strips. Ideal choices are pork loin and pork tenderloin.
Keep your veggies crisp by only stir-frying them for a few minutes until they're just tender. Overcooking can make them soft and lose their crunch and color.
Teriyaki sauce is sweet and savory, while stir-fry sauce is savory and typically spicy. Both work well in a stir-fry dish. I love sweet and tangy flavor profiles and usually use teriyaki sauce.
Pork Dinner Ideas
- Pulled Pork Quesadilla
- Grilled Pork Steak
- Honey Glazed Pork Chops
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Fried Rice
Try my Easy Mongolian Beef next!
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Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry
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Equipment
- Skillet or work
Ingredients
- 8 ounce lo mein noodles
- 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil - divided
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter - divided
- 1 pound pork loin strips
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1 Tablespoon ginger - minced
- 2 large bell peppers - sliced
- 8 ounces snow peas
- 1 large onion - sliced
- 1 large carrot - chopped
- 1 cup broccoli
- 8 ounces mushrooms - sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage - sliced
- 1 cup homemade teriyaki sauce - or store-bought; click for recipe
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion - garnish
Instructions
- Optional: Combine all the ingredients to make homemade teriyaki sauce in a bowl, and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Begin by preparing the lo mein noodles according to the package directions. Set aside once they have finished cooking.8 ounce lo mein noodles
- In a large skillet or wok, add half of the butter and half of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.4 Tablespoons vegetable oil,4 Tablespoons salted butter
- After the butter melts, add the pork and stir fry it until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Once the pork has cooked, set it aside.1 pound pork loin strips
- In the same pan, add the remaining vegetable oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant and softened.1 clove garlic,1 Tablespoon ginger
- Toss in the fresh veggies, and stir fry for approximately 5 minutes until they’re tender but still crisp. Take care not to overcook the veggies, they should still be crispy!2 large bell peppers,8 ounces snow peas,1 large onion,1 large carrot,1 cup broccoli,8 ounces mushrooms,1 cup purple cabbage
- Pour in teriyaki sauce and turn the heat down to simmer. Simmer for approximately 3 minutes.1 cup homemade teriyaki sauce
- Add in the cooked lo mein noodles and toss everything together.
- Top with the sautéed sliced pork and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.¼ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon black pepper
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.1 green onion
Notes
- Prep veggies ahead by chopping them in advance to save time. Most chopped vegetables will last about 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- If cutting the pork yourself, cut it into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook the vegetables in batches if necessary. Overcrowding can lead to steaming rather than frying, affecting the texture of the veggies.
- Try different veggies, like bean sprouts, zucchini, snap peas, or water chestnuts. Pick your favorites!
- Hoisin sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, or extra soy sauce can be added along with the teriyaki sauce, if desired.
- Swap out the sliced pork for ground pork, chicken, or beef. Any of your favorites will work!
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, red pepper flakes, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice!
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