Stovetop Ginger-Garlic Pork Sausage & Bok Choy Stir-Fry (over Rice)
Fast, saucy, and deeply savory: juicy pork sausage coins glazed with ginger-garlic, tossed with crisp-tender bok choy and sweet onion, and served over fluffy rice (or noodles). Big takeout energy—done at home.
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- Kroger® Mild Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz 12 oz (reserve 4 oz for breakfast or another meal) $2.99 sale (reg $3.49)
- Bok Choy 1 lb, chopped (separate stems/leaves) $2.77 sale (reg $2.99)
- Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp finely grated (from 1 small knob) $3.77 sale (reg $3.99)
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium onion, sliced $0.99/lb (reg)
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $0.69 (reg)
- Pantry items: rice, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, vinegar or lemon juice, neutral oil, pepper, chili flakes/sriracha (optional) as needed —
Instructions
- Prep rice: start 1/2 cup dry rice (makes ~1 1/2 cups cooked) so it’s ready when the stir-fry finishes.
- Prep vegetables: chop 1 lb bok choy, keeping stems and leaves separate. Slice 1/2 medium onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Grate 1 tbsp ginger.
- Mix quick glaze: in a small bowl stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp brown sugar or honey, 1 tsp vinegar (or lemon juice), and a pinch of black pepper. Optional: add chili flakes.
- Brown the sausage: heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add 1 tsp oil. Add 12 oz pork sausage (pinch off small pieces or slice into coins after it firms up). Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up, until browned and cooked through.
- Aromatics: push sausage to one side. Add onion, garlic, and 1 tbsp ginger to the empty side with a tiny splash of oil if needed. Stir 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook bok choy stems: add bok choy stems first; stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add bok choy leaves: add leaves and toss 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
- Glaze: pour in the glaze, toss constantly 1–2 minutes until it lightly coats everything (not soupy).
- Serve: spoon over cooked rice. Optional: top with extra black pepper or chili sauce.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $10–15
Health notes: Approx per serving: ~650–850 kcal depending on rice portion. Bok choy adds vitamins A/C and crunch. To reduce sodium/sugar: use low-sodium soy and keep glaze thin; add extra bok choy.
Drink pairing: Wine: look for aromatic whites that love ginger/soy flavors, or light reds with low tannin. Best bets: off-dry Riesling, Gewürztraminer, or Gamay (Beaujolais-style).