Pork Stir Fry Recipe. Boneless pork pieces sautéed in oil with broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower, and mixed with stir fry sauce.
Welcome to the second recipe in our Pork Stir Fry series of recipes. In this version, Pork Stir Fry Recipe, we are using mixed vegetables to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for snow peas and baby carrots. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Pork Stir Fry.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make This Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Preparing the Pork:
- Cut boneless pork chops into 1” cubes and place in a mixing bowl or bag. Next, add in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and mix thoroughly.
- In a large skillet add the oil and bring to high heat. Next, add in the pork and cook each side for 2 minutes (4 minutes total). Remove the pork from the skillet.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the pork is cooking, place the bag of frozen vegetables into the microwave and cook for 1 less minute then the package describes.
- Next, return the skillet to medium heat and add in the vegetables. Sauté for 2 minutes, mixing thoroughly.
Bringing the Recipe Together:
- Return the pork to the skillet with the vegetables and add the stir fry sauce. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes to incorporate all the ingredients. When the dish is ready it will look like the below picture.
How To Serve This Pork Stir Fry Recipe:
- Serve this pork stir fry recipe over rice or with a side of roasted potatoes.
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The Recipe
Quick Pork Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops cut into 1” cubes
- 16-24 oz. Frozen package of mixed vegetables microwave ready
- 2 tbsp. stir fry sauce
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Pork:
- Cut boneless pork chops into 1” cubes and place in a mixing bowl or bag. Next, add in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and mix thoroughly.
- In a large skillet add the oil and bring to high heat. Next, add in the pork and cook each side for 2 minutes (4 minutes total). Remove the pork from the skillet.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the pork is cooking, place the bag of frozen vegetables into the microwave and cook for 1 less minute then the package describes.
- Next, return the skillet to medium heat and add in the vegetables. Sauté for 2 minutes, mixing thoroughly.
Bringing it all Together:
- Return the pork to the skillet with the vegetables and add the stir fry sauce. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes to incorporate all the ingredients.
To Serve:
- Serve this quick pork stir fry over rice or with a side of roasted potatoes.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
In this recipe, pork stir fry and vegetables, I am using a bag of frozen vegetables. I tend to use them during the week or when I do not have the time to prepare fresh vegetables. You can use fresh vegetables in this recipe. If you do, add them to the skillet after removing the pork and sauté them until they are tender (5-7 minutes). Then continue with the recipe from there.
You could make this a pork tenderloin stir fry recipe if you have pork tenderloin instead of boneless pork loin. Cut the tenderloin in cubes and continue with the recipe. You could also make this a chicken stir fry, shrimp stir fry, beef stir fry, or tofu stir fry. Pick the ingredients that work for you.
For the sauce I like to use this stir fry sauce, however, I have used store brand sauces many times and they all work well. Pick your local store’s brand, or shop around for the best rated stir fry sauce, either way, make this recipe yours.
Want a teriyaki pork stir fry? That is easy enough, just add in some teriyaki sauce, or marinate the pork for a few hours in teriyaki sauce.
The vegetable choice here is entirely yours; green beans, peas, peppers and onions, spinach, and asparagus would all work well with this recipe. Try a few ingredient combinations until you find your favorite version of this easy pork stir fry recipe.
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The frozen veggies made this a quick dish to make. Tasted great. I will try this again with fresh vegetables.