Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Cabbage, Bok Choy, and Rice
A fast stir-fry with a distinctly East Asian feel, built around deeply discounted pork loin, spring cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy. The pork stays juicy with a quick sear, while the vegetables keep plenty of crunch. Served over rice, it delivers contrast, freshness, and a lot of value.
Back to full listIngredients
- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless 1 lb $2.99
- Green Cabbage 1/2 lb $1.49
- Kroger® Cut and Peeled Carrot Sticks 6 oz $1.99
- Kroger® Whole White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
- Bok Choy 1/2 lb $2.49
- Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 small onion $3.49
- Ginger Root 1 1/2-inch piece $4.99
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50
- Green Onions 2 stalks $1.50
- Pantry: cooked rice 3 cups
- Pantry: neutral oil 2 tablespoons
- Pantry: soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- Pantry: rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Pantry: honey or brown sugar 2 teaspoons
- Pantry: cornstarch 2 teaspoons
- Pantry: sesame oil 1 teaspoon
- Pantry: black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Start 3 cups cooked rice if not already prepared, keeping it warm for serving.
- Trim 1 lb Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless and slice it thinly across the grain into bite-size strips. In a bowl, toss the pork with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let it sit while you prep the vegetables.
- Thinly slice 1 small Kroger® Yellow Onion. Slice 8 oz Kroger® Whole White Mushrooms. Cut 6 oz Kroger® Cut and Peeled Carrot Sticks on a sharp diagonal into thinner batons. Shred 1/2 lb Green Cabbage into fine ribbons. Separate 1/2 lb Bok Choy into leaves and stems, then slice the stems and leave the leafy tops in large pieces. Mince 2 cloves Garlic and grate or mince the 1 1/2-inch piece Ginger Root. Thinly slice 2 Green Onions.
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 3 tablespoons water.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add the pork in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes without moving too much, then stir-fry 2 minutes more until just cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer the pork to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the pan. Stir-fry the onion, carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy stems for 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook 2 more minutes until wilted but still lively. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the bok choy leaves and toss until just softened.
- Return the pork and any juices to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly glossy and the sauce clings to the meat and vegetables.
- To plate, spoon warm rice into shallow bowls. Mound the pork stir-fry over the top, making sure each bowl gets a mix of pork, mushrooms, pale-green cabbage, orange carrot, and dark bok choy leaves. Finish with sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: About 690 calories per serving including rice. Approx. 39g protein, 63g carbohydrates, 29g fat, 7g fiber. Good vegetable volume and moderate calories for a satisfying bowl meal.
Drink pairing: A dry Riesling pairs beautifully with the ginger-garlic savory sauce and spring vegetables. If you want a red, go for a soft, low-tannin Pinot Noir served slightly cool.