Description
This Pork Lo Mein is a fast, flavorful stir-fry with juicy pork, crisp veggies, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory sauce. A delicious takeout classic made easy at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¾ lb pork tenderloin or boneless pork chops, thinly sliced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or bok choy
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss pork with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate while prepping other ingredients.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pork for 2–3 minutes until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, onion, bell peppers, cabbage, and carrots for 3–4 minutes.
- Add noodles, pork, and sauce to the pan. Toss well and cook 1–2 more minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, add a splash of dark soy sauce.
- Freeze pork 15 minutes before slicing for easier cutting.
- Swap in mushrooms, snow peas, or bean sprouts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pork Lo Mein, Chinese Pork Noodles, Easy Lo Mein, Stir Fry Noodles, Takeout Noodles