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pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork shoulder is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while potato starch is less expensive.

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

Add sliced pork tenderloin and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced cabbage to the skillet; stir-fry until tender, about 5-6 minutes.

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss to combine.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

Add the slurry to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Garnish with sliced green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.

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