Pork Stir Fry

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms add flavor, while button mushrooms are typically cheaper.

Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips.

Marinate the pork with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and carrots; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

Add mushrooms and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Return the pork to the skillet and add oyster sauce and sesame oil; stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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