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Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice is tasty and easy to make! Marinated strips of pork stir fried with mixed vegetables, eggs, garlic, rice, soy sauce and more!

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This is how we like to make pork fried rice at home. It's a lot healthier in my opinion than restaurant style pork fried rice as they use a lot more oil.

Some restaurant style Pork fried rice will also use char siu, which is a Cantonese-style barbecued pork that is red in color. If you have leftover char ciu, you can definitely use that instead but I will be showing you how to make regular pork fried rice from scratch.

How to cook Pork Fried Rice

First gather your ingredients:

  • Pork Marinade
    • 1 lb pork, cut in to 1 inch strips
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Fried Rice
    • 3 tablespoon cooking oil, separated
    • 5 crushed garlic, minced
    • 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, etc.)
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 2 cups of cooked rice
    • Chopped bacon (optional)
    • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
    • Green onions, chopped (optional)

Marinade pork with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar for at least 30 minutes covered in refrigerator (up to over night).

In a large nonstick pan or wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and stir fry until mostly browned, then remove from heat and set aside.

Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil in the pan, along with garlic, and frozen mixed veggies in to wok or cooking pan, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

With a spatula, move vegetables to one side of the skillet, if the pan is dry go ahead and add a little more oil. Then add the beaten eggs to the other side, and stir it to scramble. I actually usually just crack the eggs in to the pan and then scramble to skip beating the eggs resulting in an extra bowl to wash 🙂

Add another tablespoon of cooking oil, and then the cooked rice and stir to mix well.

Add pork and chopped bacon (optional) in to cooking pan, along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt to taste, and stir fry everything to blend together. Cook for about 3 more minutes or until well mixed and pork is cooked thoroughly.

Sprinkle chopped green onions on top (optional), remove from heat and serve!

Yield: 4 servings

Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

Pork fried rice is delicious and easy to make - marinated pork is stir fried with rice, veggies, eggs, and tasty sauces, and more!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Pork Marinade

  • 1 lb pork, cut in to 1 inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Fried Rice

  • 3 tablespoon cooking oil, separated
  • 5 crushed garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, etc.)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups of cooked rice
  • Chopped bacon (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • Green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

    1. Marinade pork with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar for at least 30 minutes covered in refrigerator (up to over night).
    2. In a large nonstick pan or wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and stir fry until mostly browned, then remove from heat and set aside.
    3. Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil in the pan, along with garlic, and frozen mixed veggies in to wok or cooking pan, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
    4. With a spatula, move vegetables to one side of the skillet, if the pan is dry go ahead and add a little more oil. Then add the beaten eggs to the other side, and stir it to scramble. I actually usually just crack the eggs in to the pan and then scramble to skip beating the eggs resulting in an extra bowl to wash 🙂
    5. Add another tablespoon of cooking oil, and then the cooked rice and stir to mix well.
    6. Add pork and chopped bacon (optional) in to cooking pan, along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt to taste, and stir fry everything to blend together. Cook for about 3 more minutes or until well mixed and pork is cooked thoroughly.
    7. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top (optional), remove from heat and serve!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

¼ of pork fried rice

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 640Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 1411mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 41g

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.

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More Delicious Fried Rice Recipes!

If you’re anything like me, fried rice is one of those dishes you never get tired of—it’s fast, customizable, and always hits the spot. Whether you’ve got leftovers to use or you're craving something savory and satisfying, these recipes are worth digging into:

  • Who doesn't love BACON! If you are a fan, check out my Bacon Fried Rice! Salty, crispy bacon meets mixed veggies, garlic, and rice in this comforting classic. It’s smoky, savory, and totally addictive—your taste buds will thank you.
  • Got leftovers? Tired of eating it again? This Leftover Fried Rice recipe turns leftovers into something exciting by stir-frying them with just the right amount of soy sauce, sesame oil, and seasonings. It’s the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge meal.
  • Do you love tomatoes? If you do - try this Tomato Fried Rice – A fresh twist on traditional fried rice! Chopped tomatoes give the dish a slight tang and juicy flavor that pairs beautifully with rice. It's simple, colorful, and so satisfying. I love adding some hot sauce with it too!
  • Or keep it simple with my Egg Fried Rice – The ultimate go-to! This version is loaded with eggs, veggies, and garlic for a quick, tasty dish that works as a side!

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Lindsay

Thursday 17th of April 2025

I loved this recipe! I never thought to add bacon to fried rice, but it added a great extra layer to the flavor. My whole family really enjoyed this dish and I can't wait to eat the leftovers.

TinaTsai

Thursday 17th of April 2025

Yay! I am so glad to hear that! Yes, adding bacon is like my favorite thing! So tasty!

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