Pork Zucchini Stir Fry

This Pork Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender marinated pork, fresh zucchini, garlic, and a savory stir fry sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a simple Chinese-style home-cooked dish that's perfect served over steamed rice.

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• How to Make Pork Zucchini Stir Fry
• Storage
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What to Serve with Pork Zucchini Stir Fry
• Pork Zucchini Stir Fry
• More Delicious Pork Recipes
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Ready in about 25 minutes
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Great way to use up summer zucchini
• Family-friendly and budget-friendly
• Easy to customize with other vegetables

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

• 1 pound pork loin or pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine (ex. Michiu or Shaoxing)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper

For the Stir Fry

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth

For the Sauce

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil

How to Make Pork Zucchini Stir Fry

Step 1: Marinate the Pork

First, marinate the pork. In a bowl, combine the sliced pork with soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the zucchini and garlic.

Step 2: Cook the Pork

Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the pork and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until mostly cooked through. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Stir Fry the Zucchini

Add the zucchini and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the water or chicken broth, and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender-crisp but still slightly firm.

Note: Zucchini can release moisture as it cooks. Continue stir frying over medium-high heat until any excess liquid evaporates and the sauce lightly coats the ingredients.

Step 4: Combine Everything

Return the pork to the pan. Add the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil directly into the pan. Stir fry everything together for about 1 minute, or until the pork and zucchini are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.

Serve immediately with rice or noodles!

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or microwave until warmed through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use ground pork?

Yes! Ground pork works well and makes this recipe even faster to prepare.

What kind of zucchini should I use?

Standard green zucchini is most common, but yellow summer squash works just as well.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, and make sure your oyster sauce is gluten-free.

What to Serve with Pork Zucchini Stir Fry

This dish pairs well with:

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Brown rice
• Garlic fried rice
• Egg drop soup
• Stir Fried Bok Choy
• Chinese Cucumber Salad

More Delicious Pork Recipes

If you enjoyed this pork zucchini stir fry, here are a few more easy pork recipes to add to your meal rotation:

Pepper Pork Stir Fry

Tender slices of marinated pork are stir fried with bell peppers in a savory sauce for a quick and colorful weeknight meal.

Bamboo Pork Stir Fry

This simple stir fry combines pork and bamboo shoots for a delicious dish with plenty of texture and flavor.

Ground Pork Stir Fry

Made with ground pork, garlic, and a savory sauce, this easy stir fry comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with rice.

Pork Stir Fry Marinade

Learn how to make an easy Chinese-style pork stir fry marinade that keeps pork tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It's a great base recipe for countless pork stir fries.

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