Pork and Pear Stir Fry

A savory and sweet stir fry featuring tender pork and crisp pears in a rich, Asian-inspired sauce.

This Pork and Pear Stir Fry combines savory pork with the sweetness of fresh pears for a delightful flavor blend. Thinly sliced pork loin chops are browned in olive oil, then stir-fried with bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger for aromatic depth. A sauce of soy, oyster, hoisin, rice vinegar, and honey adds a glossy glaze, coating each ingredient as it thickens. Served over rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish offers a unique mix of tender pork, crisp vegetables, and sweet pears in a savory-sweet sauce.

Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

For Stir Fry

1 pound boneless pork loin chops, thinly sliced
2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

For Sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar/honey.

Cook the Pork

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pork slices, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove pork from wok and set aside.

Stir-Fry Vegetables

  • Add more oil if needed, then stir-fry onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add pears and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.

Combine and Finish

  • Return pork to the wok with vegetables.
  • Pour sauce over the stir-fry and toss, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until well-coated and sauce thickens.
  • Serve over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar/honey until well combined. Slice the pork, pears, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the pork slices and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until they’re browned and cooked through, which should take about 4-5 minutes.

Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.

Add a bit more oil to the wok if needed, then add the onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for an additional minute.

Add the sliced pears and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly but still retain some crispness.

Add the cooked pork back into the wok with the vegetables.

Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss everything together, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes. Ensure everything is well-coated and the sauce has slightly thickened.

Serve your pear and pork stir fry over steamed rice or noodles.