Chinese Shredded Pork with Peppers (青椒肉絲 Qing Jiao Rou Si)

Chinese Shredded Pork with Peppers - Marinated shredded pork stir fried with peppers is a delicious way to get some protein and veggies for lunch or dinner!

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Fun fact - In Mandarin Chinese, this dish is called 青椒肉絲 which translated directly to green peppers (青椒) meat shreds (肉絲). The meat refers to shredded pork in this context. However, in American Chinese dish, often times American Chinese restaurants use this name to describe Pepper Steak which is actually made with slices / pieces / shreds of beef.

Shredding pork Chinese style

When you heard shredded pork, you probably think of pulled pork. However, in a lot of Chinese dishes, shredded pork is when you slice or julienne the pork in to thin strips.

This method really helps the dish become flavorful as there's more area of the pork to touch the marinade/sauce/seasoning.

You could just take a good sharp knife and slice it in to thin strips, however, if you find that challenging, you can also try freezing the meat first. When you remove from freezer, and allow it to defrost enough to cut through, the slightly frozen pork will be easier to slice.

How to make Chinese shredded pork with peppers (Step by Step)

This is how we make this at my house. Sometimes we use bell peppers, and sometimes we also use sliced, seeded, and washed jalapenos!

Surprisingly not as hot as you'd think - but if you're not a fan of spicy foods, I would steer clear of this. If you ARE a fan of it, I recommend you trying that, and also check out my Jalapeno Chicken Stir Fry because it is so delicious!

On to how to make Chinese shredded pork with peppers:

First gather your ingredients

• ½ lb pork (tenderloin works best), thinly sliced/shredded into strips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
• 1 inch ginger, julienned
• 2 cups peppers (green bell peppers or similar), thinly sliced
• Seasoning: ½-1 tablespoon Doubanjiang and/or salt, to taste
• Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Prepare your ingredients:

Slice pork tenderloin very thinly so that they are 'shreds'. Also, slice ginger and peppers thinly.

Marinade the pork:

In a large bowl, add all the marinade ingredients (oil, cornstarch, soy sauce) with pork and mix well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Cooking:

Heat up a cooking pan or wok, and add cooking oil and sliced ginger on medium high heat for about 30 seconds or until it begins to sizzle, and then add the sliced pork.

Stir fry for about 2 minutes or until the pork has just browned. Remove pork and ginger from the cooking pan and set aside, but keeping the oil still in the pan.

Add sliced peppers in to pan, and stir fry for about 2 minutes or until it begins to soften.

Return pork and ginger to the pan. Season with Doubanjiang and/or salt to taste, then stir fry another 2 minutes until everything is well combined.

Remove from heat and serve!

Storage & Reheating

• Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Best reheated quickly in a hot wok or skillet (2-3 minutes). Add a splash of water or broth if it looks dry.
• Freezing: Not recommended - the peppers will lose texture.

FAQ

What is 青椒肉絲 (Qing Jiao Rou Si)?
It's a classic Chinese homestyle stir fry made with thin strips of pork (rou si) and green peppers. The name literally means "green pepper shredded pork."

What cut of pork is best?
Pork tenderloin or loin works best - they're lean and slice easily into thin strips.

Can I use other peppers?
Yes! While green bell peppers are traditional, red/yellow peppers or even mild chilies can be used for variation. My mom likes to use Jalapenos!

Is this the same as Pepper Pork Stir Fry?
Not quite - this recipe uses thin julienned pork strips (rou si), while Pepper Pork Stir Fry is more flexible with pork slices/chunks and different peppers.

How do Chinese restaurants get the pork so tender?
The cornstarch + oil marinade helps protect the meat, keeping it tender during the quick, high-heat stir fry.

More Delicious Pork Stir Fry Recipes!

• Broccoli Pork Stir Fry - Juicy pork tenderloin stir-fried with fresh broccoli in a savory soy-based sauce. Quick, hearty, and perfect for weeknights.
• Bamboo Pork Stir Fry - Tender pork slices paired with crunchy bamboo shoots for a flavorful and satisfying stir fry.
• Ground Pork Stir Fry - A fast and easy dish with garlic, ground pork, and veggies, ready in under 25 minutes.
• Japanese Ginger Pork Stir Fry (Shogayaki) - Thinly sliced pork cooked in a ginger-soy sauce glaze. A Japanese home-cooked favorite!

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