Stir-Fry Pork with Pea Pods
Submitted by janbenk
Thin-sliced pork chops browned and simmered in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds, then tossed with tender snow pea pods. A homestyle pork stir-fry that’s comforting and straightforward.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minNo fancy ingredients, no tricky technique. Just honest pork and peas done right.
Pork chops get trimmed, sliced thin, and browned in a hot skillet with peanut oil. A simple sauce of soy, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds goes in next, and everything simmers low and slow until the pork is tender and soaked through with flavor.
Snow pea pods get stirred in at the end for a fresh, sweet crunch that lifts the whole dish. It’s the kind of weeknight dinner that doesn’t try too hard but always delivers.
Kitchen Tips
- Slice the pork thin, about a quarter inch. Thinner strips absorb more of the soy-ginger sauce and cook more evenly
- This recipe simmers for 30 minutes, which is longer than a typical stir-fry. That slow braise is what makes the pork melt-in-your-mouth tender
- Add a splash of extra water if the pan starts looking dry during the simmer. You want just enough liquid to keep things saucy, not soupy
Ingredients
Directions
Trim all visible fat from the chops, and slice the meat into thin strips, about ¼ inch thick, and ½ to 1-inch wide.
Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat, then add the pork and brown, stirring often.
Mix together the black pepper, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and water, and add to the browned meat.
Add the onions. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 30 minutes, until the pork is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Add more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
Meanwhile, cook the pea pods according to package directions, without added salt.
Add the cooked pea pods to the pork, stir, and serve.
Makes 4 servings
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