Stovetop Ginger–Garlic Pork Tenderloin Stir-Fry with Mushrooms & Winter Cabbage over Rice
Think of this as weeknight yakisoba’s lighter, saucier cousin: sweet-savory pork and mushrooms (both great value right now) tossed with crisp-tender cabbage and a punchy ginger-garlic glaze. It’s cozy, fast, and hits that takeout craving without the wait.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin, 1 lb (on sale) 12 oz (¾ of the package), sliced into ¼-inch medallions $3.99
- Organic Green Cabbage, 1 lb 8 oz (about 3 heaping cups), thinly sliced $2.49
- Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms BIG DEAL!, 24 oz 8 oz (about 3 cups), sliced $6.00
- Global Farms Organic Peeled Ginger, 4 oz 1 Tbsp, finely grated $3.99
- Kroger® Peeled Garlic, 6 oz 3 cloves (or 1½ tsp minced) $3.69
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion, 1 lb ½ onion, thinly sliced $2.19
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth, 32 oz (on sale) ¼ cup $1.99
- Cooked rice (not in sale list) 1 cup dry jasmine or medium-grain rice (makes ~3 cups cooked) —
Instructions
- Prep the rice: rinse 1 cup dry rice and cook it (stovetop or rice cooker) to yield about 3 cups cooked; keep warm
- Prep the vegetables: thinly slice 8 oz green cabbage; thinly slice ½ yellow onion; slice 8 oz mushrooms; grate 1 Tbsp ginger; mince 3 garlic cloves (or measure 1½ tsp minced)
- Prep the pork: slice 12 oz pork tenderloin into ¼-inch medallions; season with ¾ tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper
- Make the quick glaze: in a small bowl whisk 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or honey), 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (or cider vinegar), ¼ cup chicken broth, and 1 tsp cornstarch (optional for light thickening)
- Sear the pork (stove): heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add the 12 oz pork medallions in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned; transfer to a plate
- Sauté aromatics and mushrooms: add 1 tsp oil if needed; add the sliced ½ onion and cook 2 minutes; add the 1 Tbsp grated ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds; add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook 4–6 minutes until browned and their liquid evaporates
- Wilt the cabbage: add the 8 oz sliced cabbage and toss 2–3 minutes until just tender-crisp
- Glaze and finish: re-add the seared pork plus any juices; pour in the glaze; simmer 2–3 minutes, tossing, until the sauce lightly coats everything and pork is cooked through (145°F in the thickest piece)
- Serve: spoon pork-mushroom-cabbage stir-fry over warm rice (about 1½ cups cooked rice per person); finish with sliced green onions if you have them
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $12–16
Health notes: Estimated per serving (½ recipe): ~650–800 kcal (depends on rice amount and oil). High protein; lots of fiber/micronutrients from cabbage and mushrooms. Tips: Use brown rice if you want more fiber; keep sodium in check by using low-sodium soy sauce and leaning on ginger/garlic for big flavor.
Drink pairing: The dish is savory-sweet with ginger/garlic and umami mushrooms—go for high-acid, low-tannin reds or crisp whites. Best picks: - Dry Riesling (WA is a dream here): cuts sweetness and lifts ginger - Grüner Veltliner: peppery snap with cabbage and mushrooms - Gamay (Beaujolais-style): juicy, chillable red that won’t fight the soy/ginger