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    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!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Marinating Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4

    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