Garlic Pork Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful Chinese home-style dish featuring tender pork slices caramelized with aromatic garlic. This weeknight favorite comes together in minutes and delivers bold, savory flavors with a hint of warmth.
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This classic stir-fry showcases the magic of garlic in Chinese cooking—bloomed in hot oil until golden and fragrant, it infuses every bite with deep umami. The pork is marinated briefly to achieve that perfect balance of savory and tender.
Ingredients
pork loin, thinly sliced against the grain
200g
garlic cloves, roughly chopped
6 cloves
light soy sauce
1 tablespoon
cooking wine or shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon
dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
green onions, sliced
2 stalks
Instructions
1
Marinate the pork
Place the sliced pork in a bowl. Add light soy sauce, cooking wine, dark soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coating the meat. Let it sit for about 10 minutes while you prep the garlic.
2
Bloom the garlic
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the chopped garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until it releases a fragrant aroma and turns lightly golden. Watch closely—garlic burns quickly.
3
Cook the pork
Add the marinated pork to the wok. Spread the pieces out in a single layer and let them sear for 30 seconds before stirring. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is no longer pink and has absorbed the garlic flavor.
4
Finish and serve
Toss in the green onions and give everything a quick stir to combine. Remove from heat immediately and serve hot over steamed rice.
