Try this pork stir-fry recipe tonight! Savory, sweet, and spicy, our pork stir-fry is easy and delicious!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE HONEY GARLIC PORK STIR FRY RECIPE
- 1lb (450g) pork ribs (country style, deboned) or shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken or beef stock
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha), optional
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and scallion for garnish
HONEY GARLIC PORK STIR-FRY RECIPE
Your entire family will love this pork stir-fry recipe! You can’t go wrong with sweet, savory, garlicky pork bites. This pork recipe uses minimal ingredients you already have in your pantry or refrigerator. Serve the pork bites with anything you like, such as white rice, brown rice, pasta, rice noodles, steamed veggies, cauliflower rice, or even zucchini noodles.
HOW TO MAKE HONEY GARLIC PORK STIR-FRY RECIPE
First, season the pork bites with salt and pepper, and coat them in cornstarch. This will ensure a nice even crust and smooth sauce when deglazing with chicken stock. Then brown the pork in the pan until golden brown and cooked through. Finally, add minced garlic, honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce gets reduced and slightly sticky. Serve the pork immediately. Easy and quick! Check the detailed instructions below on how to make pork stir-fry.
DIRECTIONS
1. To make the honey garlic pork stir-fry: Add the diced pork to a large salad bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat all the pork pieces evenly.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter into the oil, add the seasoned pork cubes, and cook on all sides until golden brown, for about 6-8 minutes. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming the pork bites instead of browning them.
3. Once the pork is done cooking, pour over the garlic, honey, chicken stock (or beef stock), lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using) and stir to coat completely; allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes to meld all the flavors and reduce a little until it sticks to the pork bites.
4. Garnish the honey garlic pork bites with fresh chopped parsley and red chili pepper flakes, then serve over your side of choice. Enjoy! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE HONEY GARLIC PORK STIR-FRY RECIPE
- When searing the diced pork, ensure the oil and butter in your pan are hot before adding the meat to get a nice golden sear. Use a large pan to avoid over-crowding and simmering pork in its juice. You want the pork to fry, not steam!
- For the best flavors, like the pork in this recipe, use freshly minced garlic, not garlic powder.
- Try this pork bites recipe with pork tenderloin. It’s more expensive but worth a try!
- If you don’t have boneless pork chops, ground pork will also make a good option to make the stir-fry.
- This pork stir-fry makes a base of choice to which you can add any veggies you like: bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, broccoli, etc…
WHAT TO SERVE WITH HONEY GARLIC PORK STIR-FRY?
You can serve honey garlic pork stir fry over rice, cauliflower rice, pasta, couscous, bulgur, rice noodles, or zucchini noodles.
HOW TO MAKE THE PORK STIR FRY AHEAD
Cook the pork bites according to directions, then store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator until ready to assemble. Reheat the pork, covered, in the microwave until just heated through, then assemble it with your side dish.
WHAT TO DO WITH PORK LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the honey garlic pork stir fry leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container stored in your refrigerator. Throw your leftover pork bites in your salads or meal prep!
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