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Skillet of pork fried rice topped with bean sprouts and green onion.

Pork Fried Rice Recipe

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

DESCRIPTION

Skip the takeout and make this amazing pork fried rice at home. It’s easy, makes good use of leftovers, and is super adaptable!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp. Hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 cups diced, cooked roast pork butt or tenderloin
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably a day old)
  • 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl stir together Hoisin, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside. 
  2. In a large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add egg and ¼ teaspoon of the salt, stirring constantly until just scrambled but still slightly wet. Transfer egg to a plate, set aside.
  4. Add another tablespoon of the oil to pan. Add onion, pork, and another ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring constantly until onion is just translucent. Add peas and carrots, stir to combine.
  5. Add rice, remaining tablespoon of oil, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Toss rice to coat in oil. Fry 2 minutes. Add Hoisin mixture.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until moisture in pan begins to evaporate and rice becomes darker, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove pan from heat. Stir in egg, bean sprouts, and green onion. Serve warm.

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