Cheap & Easy Pork Stir Fry
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Joshua Weissman•
Aug 20, 2025
Ingredients (10)
Directions
Using a sharp knife, cut the pork (1 lb) against the grain into 0.0625 inch thick slices, or as thin as possible. (Optionally, the pork can be placed in the freezer for about 1 hour to help make slicing easier). Add the sliced pork into a medium bowl and toss with the cornstarch (½ cup) until evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Shake off the excess cornstarch (½ cup) and add the pork (1 lb) to the hot pan to sear for 2 minutes per side.
Add the onions (½) and almost all of the sliced jalapenos (1), reserving a few slices for garnish, and toss constantly for 1 minute until the onion and jalapeno begin to soften.
Add the sugar (1 Tbsp), soy sauce (2 Tbsp) and vinegar (1 Tbsp) and toss constantly until the sauce reduces into a glossy syrup coating all of the pork (1 lb).
Turn off the heat, add the garlic (4 cloves) and toss until aromatic and evenly distributed.
Plate the cooked pork in a bowl and garnish with the sliced jalapeno (1) and green onion.
