Dinner for 4
Pork Stir Fry
Pork strips and vegetables cook in a pineapple soy sauce thickened with cornstarch for a quick skillet dinner.
$5.25for 4 servings
$1.31 per serving$5.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork chops$2.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $2.24Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 20 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 4.75 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oilSoy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarHot sauceAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless pork chops
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cups mixed vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 2/3 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup less sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Steps
- Slice the pork chops into thin strips and toss them with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Whisk the water, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha if using, sesame oil, and remaining cornstarch.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the pork for 5 to 7 minutes, turning often, until it reaches 145 F, then transfer it to a plate.
- Stir-fry the vegetables, garlic, and ginger for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the pork, pineapple, and sauce, then cook for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened and bubbling.
Swaps
- Pork chops for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
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