Teriyaki Pork Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Teriyaki Pork Stir-Fry with Vegetables is a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender slices of pork are stir-fried with colorful vegetables and coated in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce that adds the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavor. This easy recipe comes together in minutes and makes a delicious homemade alternative to takeout. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that’s packed with flavor and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb pork tenderloin or pork loin, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp mirin (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Extra chopped green onions
- Steamed white or brown rice, or noodles
Instructions
- Preparing the Pork and Vegetables: Slice pork into thin strips, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry pork strips 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Making the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin (if using), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add sauce to the vegetables in the pan, return pork to the pan, and toss to combine.
- Pour cornstarch slurry into the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring until sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables evenly.