This Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor. Tender pork slices are stir-fried with a variety of colorful vegetables in a savory hoisin sauce. With just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Serve it over a bed of steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add pork slices to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, bell peppers, onion, snow peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked pork to the skillet and pour the hoisin sauce mixture over the ingredients. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve hot over a bed of cooked rice or noodles.
Interesting Facts
Hoisin sauce is a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine and is often used as a marinade or sauce for stir-fries.
Pork tenderloin is a lean and tender cut of meat that cooks quickly, making it perfect for stir-frying.
Snow peas are a popular vegetable in Asian cuisine and add a crunchy texture to the stir-fry.