Pork Fried Rice
Pork Fried Rice is a savory, stir-fried rice recipe that is loaded with tender pork, fluffy rice, vegetables and scrambled eggs, making it a balanced and satisfying meal! Skip the takeout and make this easy recipe at home!
Ingredients
Pork
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into bite sized cubes
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Fried Rice
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas
- 4 cups cooked and cooled white rice
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Marinate Pork
- Add cubed pork, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch to a medium bowl.Toss to combine and let marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- When you are ready to cook heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.Add in pork and let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes flip then cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until its golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.Remove from the pan and set aside.
Fried Rice
- To the same skillet heat 1 tablespoon of butter into a large skillet. Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter into the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in the cold rice and peas and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.
- Add the eggs and pork back to the pan and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately with green onions for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 37gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 1149mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5753IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg