Chinese Fruited Pork
Submitted by keefer
Tender pork stir-fried with sweet apricots and crisp snow peas in a glossy soy-based sauce. This sweet-savory Chinese dish is ready in 30 minutes, perfect over steamed rice.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minSweet meets savory in this quick stir-fry that’s been a Chinese-American takeout favorite for decades.
Tender pork gets a brief marinade before hitting the sizzling wok, then mingles with bright green snow peas and plump apricots.
The fruit’s natural sweetness balances the salty soy while the glossy cornstarch sauce clings to every bite.
Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete meal that beats delivery every time.
Chef Tips
- Cut the pork into uniform pieces for even cooking
- Don’t skip the marinade; it tenderizes the meat and adds flavor depth
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking; stir-frying moves fast
- Use fresh snow peas if available for better crunch and color
Variations
- Substitute chicken breast for a lighter protein option
- Try pineapple chunks instead of apricots for a tropical twist
- Add bell peppers or water chestnuts for extra crunch and texture
Ingredients
Directions
Place pork in a bowl.
Combine soy sauce, dressing and 3 cornstarch and pour over meat.
Allow to marinate 15 minutes. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in wok or large skillet.
Drain pork, reserving marinade. Add pork to wok and cook over high heat, stirring about 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is done.
Remove meat and set aside. Drain wok. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok.
Add snow peas and stir-fry about 30 seconds.
Add water, cover and steam about 30 seconds.
Stir in pork and apricots.
Dissolve cornstarch in reserved apricot syrup. Blend in remaining marinade.
Add to wok and heat, stirring until sauce thickens.
Serve each portion with ½ cup hot cooked rice.
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