Sweet Teriyaki Pork Stir-Fry (Printable)

Quick stir-fry featuring tender pork and crisp vegetables with a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 3 green onions, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Teriyaki Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1/4 cup mirin or sweet rice wine
10 - 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
13 - 1/4 cup cold water
14 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ For Stir-Frying

15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish (optional)

16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Extra sliced green onions

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, cold water, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pork slices for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Stir-fry bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
04 - Incorporate garlic, ginger, and half of the green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return pork to the pan. Stir the teriyaki sauce mixture and pour over the contents. Toss to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and everything is well-glazed.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and remaining green onions if desired. Serve promptly over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those weeknights when takeout feels tempting
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce hits that sweet-savory balance better than anything from a bottle
  • Uses one pan and ingredients you can actually find at any grocery store
02 -
  • Crowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it, so work in batches if your wok is on the smaller side
  • The sauce thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before you pour it in
03 -
  • Room temperature pork cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before slicing
  • A cold wok causes sticking, so let the pan get properly hot before adding any oil
Return