{"id":"eeeeb263-f34e-4dea-bb01-532e956e69de","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/eeeeb263-f34e-4dea-bb01-532e956e69de","source_url":"https://therealfooddietitians.com/easy-orange-pork-stir-fry/","title":"Orange Pork Stir-Fry Recipe","description":"When I need a healthy dinner fast, this quick stir-fry is my go-to recipe. My family loves it because the sauce is sweet, savory, salty, and garlicky all in one. I love it because I know everyone is getting lots of veggies plus a healthy balance of protein, energizing carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT18M","total_time":"PT38M","image_url":"https://therealfooddietitians.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Orange-Pork-Stir-Fry-4-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"¾ cup coconut aminos","item":"coconut aminos","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 medium orange)","item":"orange zest","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"from 1 medium orange"},{"text":"½ cup fresh orange juice (from 2 large oranges)","item":"fresh orange juice","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"from 2 large oranges"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)","item":"garlic cloves, minced","quantity":4,"preparation":"about 2 tablespoons"},{"text":"2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil","item":"toasted sesame oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 ½ – 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger","item":"freshly grated ginger","quantity":1.5,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, divided","item":"olive oil or avocado oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 ¼ lb. pork tenderloin or pork chops, cut into ¼-inch strips (or thinner)","item":"pork tenderloin or pork chops, cut into 1/4-inch strips","quantity":1.25,"unit":"lb","preparation":"or thinner"},{"text":"Fine salt and pepper (for seasoning pork)","item":"Fine salt and pepper","preparation":"for seasoning pork"},{"text":"1 small head broccoli, cut into florets (3-4 cups)","item":"small head broccoli, cut into florets","quantity":1,"metric_alternate":{"quantity":3,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"1 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch thick half moons (2 cups)","item":"medium zucchini","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1½ cups)","item":"medium carrots","quantity":2,"preparation":"thinly sliced","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"1 medium red bell pepper (1½ cups)","item":"medium red bell pepper","quantity":1,"metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"½ small red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)","item":"small red onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"thinly sliced","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"1 tablespoon sesame seeds","item":"sesame seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a small bowl, stir together the orange zest, orange juice, garlic, sesame oil, coconut aminos, and ginger. Add the cornstarch to the sauce mixture and stir well. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and swirl to coat."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the pork to the skillet in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the pork is no longer pink. Remove pork to a clean plate and set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"To the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and swirl to coat."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the zucchini, carrots, broccoli, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet and cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the cooked pork back to the skillet along with the sauce (stir the sauce one more time to ensure that the cornstarch is mixed in well). Cook for 2-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly."},{"number":7,"text":"Top with sesame seeds and serve."},{"number":8,"text":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:37.370526+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:37.370526+00:00"}