Black Pepper Pork Stir Fry
Bold, glossy Black Pepper Pork Stir Fry made in one pan with budget-friendly pork stew meat. Peppery, savory, and better than takeout.
Servings 4 people
Calories 574kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork stew meat - trimmed into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce - or hoisin if that’s what you have
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar - or white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp avocado oil - or your fav cooking oil
- 1 medium onion - sliced
- 2 medium carrots - thinly sliced on a bias (so they cook quickly)
- 4 cloves garlic - minced (I use a grater!)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger - grated (optional but nice)
- 3 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper - or more or less, adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar - or honey
- ½ cup chicken broth - or water
- 1-2 tbsp green onions - sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Marinate the Pork
- Toss pork with 1 tbsp soy sauce + cornstarch. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
Mix the Sauce
- Stir together the rest of the soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, broth, and black pepper.
Cook the Pork
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet/wok over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork until browned and nearly cooked (4–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Cook Veggies
- Add the remaining oil. Toss in onion, carrot slices, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry until onion softens and carrots are just tender (about 3–4 minutes).
Finish
- Return pork to the pan, pour in sauce, and toss everything together.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until pork is glazed and sauce thickens slightly.
Serve
- Over steamed rice, noodles, or plain. If you like, sprinkle with green onions.
Notes
- Little boost: If you want extra richness, stir in a small knob of butter at the very end. It mellows the pepper beautifully.
- 🥕 Don't like carrots? Leave them out! Add bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, or whatever you like!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5131IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
