Best Easy Pork with Garlic Sauce Recipe

Tender sliced pork is stir-fried in a punchy sauce of garlic, chili bean paste, and vinegar for a balanced sweet-sour-spicy profile. This Sichuan-style protein dish is a quick and flavorful family weeknight dinner.

Cook 25 min Difficulty NORMAL 285 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Pork loin 12 oz
  • Green bell pepper 1 pieces
  • Carrot 1 pieces
  • Scallion 2 pieces
  • Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Chili bean paste (Doubanjiang) 1.5 tbsp
  • Soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar 1.5 tbsp
  • Sugar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 tsp
  • Water 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 17 g 24%
Protein 25 g 36%
Fat 12 g 40%
Serving size 180g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Slice the pork loin thinly across the grain for tenderness; set aside.

  2. 2

    Julienne the green bell pepper, carrot, and scallions into thin strips for fast, even stir-frying.

  3. 3

    Mix soy sauce, chili bean paste, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl to form the garlic sauce.

  4. 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced pork and cook, stirring constantly, for 2–3 minutes until just turning opaque.

  5. 5

    Push pork to one side; add garlic to the open side. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add bell pepper and carrot. Stir-fry together for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour in the pre-mixed sauce, raise the heat to high, and toss rapidly to coat everything. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens and pork is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Add scallions just before turning off the heat, toss, and serve hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The star ingredient is pork loin, which delivers a tender, juicy base that soaks up the bold garlic and chili sauce. Garlic and chili bean paste also play crucial roles in creating the unmistakable Sichuan aroma and heat.
Q. Which component gives this dish its signature flavor?
The chili bean paste (Doubanjiang) provides the dish’s deep, savory-spicy backbone, while fresh garlic lifts the aromatics and rice vinegar introduces the essential sour balance.
Q. What's an important cooking point for great texture?
Thinly slice the pork and stir-fry over medium-high heat, never overcrowding the pan—this ensures the pork stays tender without steaming or toughening. Add vegetables after searing the meat to preserve their crispness.
Q. How many calories and nutrients per serving?
Each serving (180g) provides about 285 kcal, with approximately 25g protein (36%), 17g carbohydrates (24%), and 12g fat (40%), making it a balanced, protein-forward entrée.
Q. How do I prevent the pork from overcooking?
Stir-fry the pork quickly over high heat—just until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes—then combine with sauce and vegetables for only a few more minutes. Avoid lingering too long on the heat to maintain juiciness.
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