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Honey Garlic Pork Stir-Fry with Snap Peas
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender pork strips coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, tossed with crisp snap peas and served over rice. This dish is a guaranteed family pleaser.
Prep 25 min
Cook 15 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Pork & Marinade
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Step 2 — For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Step 3 — For the Stir-Fry
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (like vegetable or canola)
- 1 lb snap peas, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Marinate Pork
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced pork tenderloin with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.
- 2
Make Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside. Prepare the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) and set aside.
- 3
Stir-fry Pork
Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding) and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Stir-fry Vegetables
Add the remaining 1 tbsp cooking oil to the skillet. Add the trimmed snap peas and sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 5
Combine & Thicken Sauce
Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the honey garlic sauce over everything. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 35g protein · 50g carbs · 20g fat · 6g fiber
