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This Pork Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for one! Made in just one pan and ready in under 30 minutes, it combines tender ground pork, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce.
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“This is one of my favorite recipes. It tastes great, is healthy, and is quick and easy to make!”
– Stacy
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy: Made with simple steps and everyday ingredients.
- Quick: Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Flavorful: Tender pork, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce in every bite.
- Nutritious: High in protein and packed with vegetables.
- Flexible: Use vegetables you have on hand.
What I love most about this pork stir fry is how it delivers bold, fresh flavor with hardly any effort. It’s the kind of recipe that feels like takeout but is so much better because you made it yourself.
The ground pork is tender and flavorful, the vegetables add color and crunch, and the sauce brings everything together in the best way. It’s quick to make, easy to clean up, and always leaves me feeling like I’ve made something truly satisfying.
Explore our selection of single serving stir-fry dishes, including kung pao chicken for one, beef and broccoli for one, single serving lo mein, and Mongolian beef for one.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this ground pork stir fry recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Olive Oil: Use extra virgin for a richer flavor or light olive oil for a milder taste.
- Vegetables: Includes mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, and spinach. Use fresh or frozen (thaw and drain well). Leftover mushrooms can be added to a mushroom casserole for one or chicken marsala for one. Use carrots, onions, and garlic in beef stew for one and use spinach in a single serving spinach and orzo salad.
- Ground Ginger: Adds warm, slightly spicy flavor. Substitute with 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger if preferred.
- Ground Pork: Lean and flavorful. Cook to 160°F. Use leftover pork in recipes like mini beer bread or a single biscuit with sausage gravy.
- Stir Fry Sauce: Made with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper. You can use rice or white wine vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar.
Recipe Variations
This pork stir fry is easy to customize to suit your preferences or dietary needs:
- Meatless Option: Swap the ground pork for plant-based alternatives like tempeh or tofu for a vegetarian stir fry.
- Keto-Friendly: Skip the rice and serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option, or enjoy the pork and vegetables on their own.
- Lower Sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce or replace it with water for a sodium-free alternative.
How To Make Pork Stir Fry
These photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this single serve pork stir fry recipe. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the ground pork and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms, onions, and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add spinach, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts.
- Return the pork to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice.
Expert Tips
- Prep Ahead: Chop all ingredients before cooking—stir fries come together fast.
- Use Any Vegetables: Zucchini, broccoli, squash, or bell peppers all work well.
- Pick the Right Pan: A 10-inch skillet works best. Too large and the sauce cooks off; too small and cooking slows down.
- Try Other Meats: Ground beef, turkey, or chicken are great substitutes.
- Go Meatless: Omit the meat for a hearty vegetable stir fry.
Serving Suggestions
Although we love serving the pork stir fry with rice, here are a few other tasty options to try:
- Quinoa: Adds protein, a nutty flavor, and a slightly chewy texture.
- Rice Noodles: Soak up the sauce and pair well with the stir fry.
- Sautéed Greens: Try spinach, kale, or bok choy cooked with garlic and olive oil.
- Cauliflower Rice: A low-carb base that keeps the meal light.
- Vegetable Fried Rice: Use our single serving fried rice recipe for a heartier option.
- Roasted Vegetables: Serve with a small batch of roasted carrots or roasted broccolini for extra flavor and crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, ground chicken, turkey, or beef work well in place of ground pork.
Yes, just use a larger skillet to avoid overcrowding and cook the pork in batches if needed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Pork Stir Fry For One
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces ground pork
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 small carrot -chopped
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the ground pork and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms, onions, and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add spinach, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts.
- Return the pork to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Chop all ingredients before cooking, stir fries come together fast.
- Use Any Vegetables: Zucchini, broccoli, squash, or bell peppers all work well.
- Pick the Right Pan: A 10-inch skillet works best. Too large and the sauce cooks off; too small and cooking slows down.
- Try Other Meats: Ground beef, turkey, or chicken are great substitutes.
- Go Meatless: Omit the meat for a hearty vegetable stir fry.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Pork brings me and everyone else it seems in for dinner. Beautiful.
I made this for my supper tonight and it was awesome! All the flavors were perfect!
Great recipe.
This was so good!! I actually increased the ingredient proportions for 4 and served this to my husband. His words: ” this is a keeper!!”. Bazinga!
I made this today, using bite-size chicken breast and frozen stir fry veggies. The taste was fantastic but there was no sauce. I realized too late that the mushrooms etc give off liquid, so next time I will add a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan. Will definitely try again.
A favorite
This is one of my favorite recipes. It tastes great, is healthy, and is quick and easy to make! I love your website and cookbook!! With a few simple ingredients many good meals can be made.
I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes, Stacy. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know.
I followed the instructions and the dish is a keeper. I do like stir fry a little spacer so at the table I added a few shakes of Franks Red-Hot Sweet Chili. Yum! I was surprised how filling it was. I’m so happy to have found this site. If is so good so be eating home cooked food again.
Thanks! Looking forward to trying it.
When do you add the salt & the first 1/8 tsp divided pepper?
Hi Luana,
Add the salt to the pork as it is cooking in the skillet (Step 1).
The amount of black pepper needed is 1/8 teaspoon and it should be added to the soy sauce and vinegar in Step 4 of the recipe.
Thank you for catching that, the recipe has been updated.
Joanie
Looks good. I wiil try this but use ground chicken in place of the pork.
For those who cannot eat soy sauce you can substitute Coconut Aminos for the soy sauce. I do this in all recipes calling for soy sauce.