Easy Pork Stir Fry

A bowl of noodle stir-fry with pieces of pork tenderloin, red bell pepper, green onions, and sesame seeds, with chopsticks picking up a piece of meat.

This pork stir fry comes together in just 20 minutes, making a delicious meal for a busy night. Stir frying is an easy way to cook pork tenderloin for dinner!

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Servings: servings

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Madison Wetherill

Ingredients

For the Sauce

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 medium garlic cloves minced or grated
1 tablespoon minced ginger or ginger paste
3 tablespoons pineapple juice from canned pineapple
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil or avocado oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Stir Fry

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 large onion peeled and cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 red bell pepper deseeded and cut into thin slices
1 green bell pepper deseeded and cut into thin slices
1 pork tenderloin (about 12-16 ounces), cut into thin strips
1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, *drain, but reserve 3 tablespoons juice

Optional Garnishes

1 green onion thinly sliced
½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the stir fry sauce (¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 medium garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper): In a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth, breaking up any clumps of cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon avocado oil.
When oil begins to shimmer, add 1 large onion, 2 medium garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Transfer veggies from pan into a bowl and set aside.
Add another 1-2 tablespoons of oil if your pan is looking dry. Add 1 pork tenderloin strips to pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly golden.
When pork is cooked, return veggies to the pan and add 1 cup pineapple chunks.
Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Let sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with thinly sliced 1 green onion and ½ teaspoon sesame seeds.

Notes

Sesame oil has a distinct flavor and is often used in Asian dishes, but it can be a little pricey. Feel free to substitute with avocado or olive oil.
Rice vinegar is another common ingredient in Asian cuisine. White wine vinegar is a good substitute.

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