Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Cabbage, Bok Choy & Rice
This quick Asian-inspired stir-fry brings in seasonal cabbage and carrots for crunch, with tender ground pork and bok choy in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. It is colorful, fast, and excellent for a busy night.
Ingredients
- Dubreton Organic Ground Pork, 16 OZ 1 package $7.10
- Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 small head, thinly sliced $1.99
- Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 package, ends trimmed and leaves separated $2.99
- Organic Carrot Bunch 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks $2.29
- Organic Green Onion 3 stalks, sliced, whites and greens separated $1.99
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced $2.89
- Organic White Onion 1/2 medium, thinly sliced $3.19
- Rice 1 cup dry jasmine or long-grain rice
- Soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Honey or brown sugar 2 teaspoons
- Fresh ginger 1 tablespoon, grated
- Neutral oil 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes 1 pinch, optional
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup dry jasmine or long-grain rice according to package directions so it is ready when the stir-fry finishes. Fluff and keep warm.
- While the rice cooks, prep the vegetables: thinly slice 1/2 small head Organic Green Cabbage, trim 1 package Organic Baby Bok Choy and separate the leaves, peel and cut 2 carrots from the Organic Carrot Bunch into thin matchsticks, slice 3 stalks Organic Green Onion separating whites from greens, thinly slice 1/2 medium Organic White Onion, and mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic, 3 CT.
- In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 package Dubreton Organic Ground Pork, 16 OZ, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and lightly crisp in spots. Transfer the pork to a bowl, leaving a little fat in the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the skillet. Add the sliced Organic White Onion, the white parts of the Organic Green Onion, the minced garlic, and the carrot matchsticks. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant but still bright.
- Add the sliced Organic Green Cabbage and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until just wilted but still slightly crisp. Add the Organic Baby Bok Choy and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until the stems are tender-crisp and the leaves have softened.
- Return the browned ground pork to the pan. Pour in the soy-ginger sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is glossy and the liquid lightly reduces and coats the meat and vegetables.
- Spoon the hot rice into shallow bowls. Pile the pork, cabbage, carrot, and bok choy stir-fry on top, making sure the green bok choy leaves and orange carrots stay visible. Scatter the reserved green onion tops over the dish for a fresh finish. Optional pairing: Riesling or Pinot Grigio.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $13-16
Health notes: Approx. 540 calories per serving. About 28g protein, 24g fat, 42g carbohydrates, 5g fiber. Good protein with plenty of vegetables; sodium depends on soy sauce used.
Drink pairing: An aromatic Riesling handles the savory-sweet stir-fry sauce beautifully, while Pinot Grigio offers a lighter, clean contrast.