home-cooked stir-fried pork recipe

How to Make Stir-Fried Pork at Home: A Simple Guide

Stir-fried pork, a beloved home-style dish, is quick, versatile, and packed with flavor. Here’s a basic guide to mastering it, with endless variations to suit your taste.

Ingredients: 300g pork loin (sliced thin), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, 1 minced garlic, 1 sliced ginger, and your choice of vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, or cabbage). Optional: chili flakes for heat.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix pork with 1 tsp soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and a pinch of cornstarch. Let it sit for 15 minutes to tenderize.

2. Prep veggies: Wash and slice vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.

3. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add ginger and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant (10 seconds). Toss in pork and cook until browned (2-3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4. Cook veggies: Add more oil if needed, stir-fry vegetables until crisp-tender (2-3 minutes).

5. Combine: Return pork to the wok. Add remaining soy sauce, sugar, and chili flakes (if using). Toss everything together for 1 minute. Serve hot with rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, use dark soy sauce for color or a dash of sesame oil. Adjust seasonings to your preference—some like it spicy, others sweet. This dish is forgiving, so feel free to swap veggies based on what’s in your fridge. Enjoy your homemade stir-fried pork!