Easy Pork Stir Fry

This Pork Stir Fry is made with thinly sliced pork that's stir-fried with Bok choy, bell pepper, onion, cashews, and classic Asian seasonings. Quick and easy weeknight meal; ready in under 30 minutes.

Pork and cashew nuts pair well together. This tasty and nutritious meal will satisfy both your taste buds and your hunger whether it's for lunch or dinner!

Homemade is better than takeout because you know exactly what you're eating and who and where it was prepared! Not to mention it costs less than in a restaurant!

Thank you for visiting my site! Do you love pork stir fry? Do you love cashews? We sure do, and I'm excited to share with you this recipe!

I love that this recipe is packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy cashews. We always have cashews in the pantry for a quick snack or as a topper on chicken salad.

Another highly flavorful pork recipe you may want to check out is my Pork Curry over Cauliflower Rice. My Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin has an easy blackberry jam BBQ sauce.

Why You'll Love It

Here are all the reasons we love this Pork Stir Fry and hope you do, too:

Flavor - Pork stir fry is known for its delicious and savory flavor. Classic seasonings used are soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, while the cashews add a nutty crunch and a hint of sweetness.

Texture - The combination of tender pork and crunchy cashews creates a satisfying texture that compliment each other and makes your taste buds happy.

Easy preparation - Stir fry is a quick and easy cooking method that requires minimal preparation and cooking time. That makes it a great option for busy weeknights or when you don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Health benefits - Cashews are a good source of protein and healthy fats, while pork provides a good amount of protein and essential nutrients. When paired with vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and Bok choy, cashew pork stir fry can be a nutritious and balanced meal.

How to Choose a Wok

While you can use a large skillet for stir fry, a wok is also a nice choice! There are many kinds and brands of woks to choose from. I love Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Flat Bottom Wok, Carbon Steel with Lid. The flat bottom sits securely on my stove. Some people have electric woks and others prefer cast iron.

What Goes In It

Pork - choose pork tenderloin, pork loin, pork shoulder, or pork belly.

Fresh veggies - bell pepper and green onion give this stir fry its fresh flavor and crispy texture.

Bok choy - also known as Chinese cabbage or pak choi, is a leafy green vegetable that is commonly used in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a crunchy texture.

Cashews - these add such flavor and interesting texture to stir fry! Pick the unsalted cashews since there's plenty of sodium in the soy sauce.

Olive oil - this oil is best for high heat cooking, such as stir fry.

Toasted sesame oil - has a rich, nutty flavor and aroma. It's used primarily as a finishing oil and has exceptional flavor.

Soy sauce - use low sodium soy sauce or substitute with Tamari or coconut aminos.

Ginger - to keep this recipe easy, I recommend using ginger paste. It's located in your grocery store's refrigerated produce section or in the aisle near the soy sauce.

Sesame seeds - toast them for the perfect topping to your stir fry! Here's a great video tutorial for how to toast sesame seeds.

How to Make It

Step 1 - Heat the olive oil in a wok or a large frying pan with high sides over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is nicely browned on all sides. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2 - Add bell pepper, green onion, ginger, cashews, and garlic powder. Stir fry the veggies until they become tender and crispy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3 - Add the Bok choy, sesame oil, and tamari. Continue to cook until the Bok choy wilts and the other ingredients are coated. Taste the mixture and add salt and black pepper, if needed.

Step 4 - Remove from heat and transfer to plates or bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.

Variations and Substitutions

This recipe is so versatile! You can use sliced boneless pork chops, sliced pork tenderloin, or sliced pork roast. If you don't want to use pork, you can substitute sliced chicken or whole shrimp.

Spice it up by adding red pepper flakes, chili paste, or sriracha hot chili sauce!

Swap out the veggies by adding broccoli florets or carrot sticks.

What to Serve with Stir Fry

Eat this stir fry all by itself, or serve with a side of white rice, fried rice, cauliflower rice, or place inside lettuce cups. I found this Easy Fried Rice recipe by Christie at Home, and I found this Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe from Skinny Taste. What you serve with stir fry really depends on your eating style and preferences; make it your own!