Pork Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender pork, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles come together in this quick, satisfying stir-fry, ideal for a busy weeknight meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 14 oz pork loin or tenderloin, thinly sliced

→ Marinade

02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ Noodles

04 - 9 oz egg noodles or rice noodles

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 red bell pepper, julienned
06 - 1 carrot, julienned
07 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Stir-Fry Sauce

11 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
13 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
14 - 1 tsp sesame oil
15 - 1 tsp brown sugar
16 - 2 tbsp water

→ Oil and Garnish

17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
19 - Fresh coriander leaves or sliced chili (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Toss pork slices with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Whisk together all stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add marinated pork and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove pork and set aside.
05 - Add remaining oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
06 - Return pork to the wok. Add cooked noodles and stir-fry sauce. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes, ensuring noodles are well coated and heated through.
07 - Add spring onions, toss briefly, and remove from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh coriander or sliced chili if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want something homemade but time is tight
  • The balance of tender pork, crisp vegetables, and savory coated noodles feels like restaurant quality without leaving your kitchen
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd your wok when cooking the pork, or it will steam instead of sear and lose that nice browned exterior
  • The high heat is essential, so have all ingredients prepped and within reach before you start cooking
03 -
  • Slice your pork against the grain and as thinly as possible for the most tender result
  • A wok is ideal, but a large skillet works perfectly fine if you do not have one
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