An easy weeknight meal ready in 25 minutes start to finish.
Don’t you love a good stir-fry?
The following stir-fried pork recipe couldn’t be easier.
Elise Bauer
All you need is lean pork, some green onions, garlic, and a simple marinade.
All you need is a pan and cooking oil that can take high heat.
Woks work well for this, as do large pans of cast iron or hard anodized aluminum.
Elise Bauer
I adapted this recipe from a recipe in the excellentThe Cultural Revolution Cookbookby Sasha Gong and Scott Seligman.
During China’s Cultural Revolution, many urban Chinese were forced to move to the countryside.
The sugar is just enough to create some caramelization for added flavor.
Elise Bauer
I don’t know what eventually became of that wok.
These days I’m using a non-stick enamel cast iron wok.
Sprinkle on some fresh cilantro or toasted sesame seeds for a garnish too if you would like.
Elise Bauer
Adapted fromThe Cultural Revolution Cookbookby Sasha Gong and Scott Seligman.
If starting with pork loin, cut slices 1/2 inch thick.
This will help tenderize the meat.
Elise Bauer
The slices should be about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut the pork across the grain into thin strips, about 1 1/2 inches long.
Put the soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch into a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Elise Bauer
Add the pork strips to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat completely.
Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large saute pan on high heat.
Add the pork strips and stir-fry until the pork changes color, about 90 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the sliced green onions and continue to stir-fry for another minute, or until the green onions wilt.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil, if using.
Serve alone (paleo and low carb), or with rice.
