Pork Chop Stir-Fry

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This tasty stir-fry is made with thinly sliced pork chops, loads of vegetables, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a sweet and savory sauce. It's so versatile and always turns out delicious!

pork and veggie stir fry with chop sticks
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6

Pork chops might not be your first thought for stir-fries, but this pork chop stir-fry certainly rivals other versions of the dish. This recipe also uses plenty of vegetables including fresh cauliflower and carrots, frozen corn and peas, and some green onions that go in with your seasonings. But, of course, you can always add more veggies.

Cut your boneless pork chops into strips, as you would in a beef stir-fry. Once the pork is in the pan, add in garlic, ginger, green onions, and chili powder, then fry the pork until it is no longer pink. 

The sauce is what brings the most flavor to this recipe. After you remove your pork and veggies from the pan, add in water, soy sauce, honey, and bouillon, which helps enhance the flavor of meat.

You’ll also mix together a slurry to help thicken the sauce, which is a combination of cold water and cornstarch. Gradually add it to the skillet, stirring constantly while it comes to a boil. Then, fill your skillet with the pork and veggies you set aside.

The result is a fresh, warm bowl of sweet and savory pork, vegetables, and rice. A meal like this never disappoints. Stir-fry should be considered royalty in the food world because no matter which way you cook it, it always comes out delicious.

Editorial contributions by Keaton Larson

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 3 cups small cauliflower florets

  • 2 medium carrots, julienned

  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed

  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed

  • 1 pound boneless pork chops, cut into stir-fry strips

  • 2 stalks green onions, thin sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 cup water

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 4 teaspoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch

  • ¼ cup salted peanuts

  • 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add corn and peas; cook until veggies are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove all veggies to a bowl and keep warm.

  2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add pork and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add green onions, garlic, ginger, and chili powder; fry until pork is no longer pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

  3. Add 1 cup water, soy sauce, honey, and bouillon to the skillet. Stir 2 tablespoons cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then gradually add to the skillet, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  4. Return vegetables and pork to the pan; cook until heated through. Stir in peanuts and serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

478 Calories
21g Fat
47g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 478
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 877mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 697mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.