Pork and Onion Stir-fry
This Pork and Onion Stir Fry is a marriage of Chinese techniques and American staples like ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. The result is downright tasty and comforting with a bowl of rice!
Servings: 4
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
For the pork and marinade:
- 12 ounces boneless pork (thinly sliced into 2-inch/5cm lengths; pork shoulder, butt, loin, and boneless country ribs are all good options)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1½ tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
For the rest of the dish:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 clove garlic (sliced)
- 2 medium onions (sliced into thin wedges)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the sliced pork, water, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, oil, oyster sauce, baking soda, and white pepper.
- Next, make the sauce mixture by combining the water, ketchup, light soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, and white pepper.
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it’s just starting to smoke or a drop of water beads on the surface. Add the neutral oil and swirl it around to coat. Add the pork in a single layer and let it sear. When it’s golden on the edges on one side, flip and stir-fry the pork. Cook to about 80% doneness. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the garlic and onion to the pan. Stir fry and cook for 30 seconds, then add the Shaoxing wine to deglaze, scraping up any stuck-on bits. Stir fry for another 2 minutes. Add the pork and any juices back to the wok, along with the sauce mixture. Stir-fry to combine until the pork and onions are glossy and coated. Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg