Broccoli pork is a delicious dish that pairs the succulent flavors of pork with the nutritional goodness of broccoli. It’s a match made in culinary heaven! The combination of lean and juicy pork with the vibrant green florets of broccoli creates a healthy meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Is Broccoli Pork Stir Fry healthy?

Packed with fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, broccoli is often considered a superfood for its numerous health benefits. It supports immune function, promotes healthy digestion, and aids in weight management.

Pork, on the other hand, provides an excellent source of protein and essential nutrients like vitamin B12, zinc, and iron. Together, they create a well-rounded dish that not only tastes delicious but also supports a healthy lifestyle.

Tips for selecting and storing broccoli

When shopping for broccoli, look for broccoli with firm stems, crisp leaves and tightly closed dark green or purplish-green buds. Bunches with yellow or open buds and woody stems are usually an indicator that it is no longer fresh.

I often do a short cut where I go to the salad section of the grocery store and buy those that are already trimmed and pre-washed to make my dinner prep easier.

When you take it home, refrigerate it as soon as possible. Yes broccoli can stay out the fridge for 1-2 days but it won’t stay fresh long.

By the way, if you’re looking for delicious broccoli recipes, check out my Chicken with Broccoli (Chinese Recipe) and Broccoli and Cauliflower Stir Fry.

Tips for selecting and storing pork

In this recipe, I am using pork tenderloin. When you’re buying pork, you can choose lean cuts such as tenderloin, loin chops, or sirloin. Look for meat that is pinkish-red in color, with a small amount of marbling for flavor – this is most juicy. I recommend avoiding pork with excessive fat or a strong odor.

You will want to store pork in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below. To extend its shelf life, you can freeze pork in an airtight container or freezer bag also.

By the way, if you’re looking for delicious broccoli recipes, check out my Pepper Pork Stir Fry and Twice Cook Pork Recipe 回鍋肉!

How to cook Broccoli Pork Stir Fry

First gather your ingredients1:

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut in to 1/2 inch – 1 inches
Marinade
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp honey
2 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
8 oz broccoli
1 tbsp oyster sauce
Salt to taste

Combine pork and marinade/sauce ingredients (soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil and honey) in a large bowl or zip lock bag. If you are about to cook it, let it marinade at the very least 15-30 minutes. If you are making this ahead, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.

In a large nonstick cooking pan or wok, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add garlic, and let it heat up for about a minute.

Then add the pork, and stir fry until mostly browned and remove from heat and set aside.

In the same skillet, add another tbsp of oil if the pan is dry, and add broccoli. Cook on medium heat, covered for 1 minute. Uncover and stir fry for about 2 more minutes or until broccoli is tender, it should turn a bright green.

Add pork back in to pan, and add oyster sauce and salt to taste.

Stir fry and mix everything for about 1 minute or until everything is cooked thoroughly and tender, and then remove from heat and serve!

Broccoli Pork Stir Fry

Broccoli pork is a delicious dish that pairs the succulent flavors of pork with the nutritional goodness of broccoli in a tasty sauce.

Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut in to 1/2 inch – 1 inches
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp honey
2 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
8 oz broccoli
1 tbsp oyster sauce
Salt to taste

Instructions

Combine pork and marinade/sauce ingredients (soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil and honey) in a large bowl or zip lock bag. If you are about to cook it, let it marinade at the very least 15-30 minutes. If you are making this ahead, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.
In a large nonstick cooking pan or wok, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add garlic, and let it heat up for about a minute.
Then add the pork, and stir fry until mostly browned and remove from heat and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tbsp of oil if the pan is dry, and add broccoli. Cook on medium heat, covered for 1 minute. Uncover and stir fry for about 2 more minutes or until broccoli is tender, it should turn a bright green.
Add pork back in to pan, and add oyster sauce and salt to taste.
Stir fry and mix everything for about 1 minute or until everything is cooked thoroughly and tender, and then remove from heat and serve!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1/4 of entire pan
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1022mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 32g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.