Best 6 Polynesian Pork Stir Fry Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable flavors and aromatic spices! Polynesian pork stir fry is a culinary journey that takes you through the vibrant islands of the Pacific, combining sweet and savory flavors with tender pork and an array of colorful vegetables. This tantalizing dish is a harmonious blend of Polynesian tradition and modern culinary techniques, offering a delightful taste experience that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for Polynesian pork stir fry, guiding you through the steps to create a dish that will impress your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POLYNESIAN STIR-FRY



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This restaurant quality meal blends the sweet taste of pineapple and apricot with crunchy veggies and tender pork. The peanuts add a special touch. Susie Van Etten -Chapmansboro, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-sugar apricot preserves
1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups hot cooked rice
Chopped unsalted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, preserves and reserved pineapple juice; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add pineapple; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice. Just before serving, sprinkle each serving with peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POLYNESIAN PORK STIR-FRY



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Add Asian flavor to your family's cuisine! Enjoy pork stir-fry made with veggies - ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2x1/4-inch strips (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups frozen snap pea pods (from 1-pound bag)
1/4 cup stir-fry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits or chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Cook coconut in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, just until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  • Spray same skillet with cooking spray. Cook pork, onion, gingerroot and salt in skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pork is brown. Stir in sweet potato and frozen pea pods. Cover and cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potato is tender.
  • Stir in stir-fry sauce, pineapple juice and honey until pork mixture is coated. Stir in pineapple; cook until heated through. Sprinkle each serving with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 770 mg

SICHUAN PORK STIR-FRY



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This is a deliciously spiced pork dish. Tender pork is stir-fried with stem lettuce in a fiery chile sauce. Enjoy with freshly cooked white rice.

Provided by Jin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 leaves stem lettuce (celtuce), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ pound lean pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon rice wine (sake)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
½ teaspoon white sugar
3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled red chile peppers
2 teaspoons chili bean sauce ((toban djan), such as Lee Kum Kee®)
3 spring onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine stem lettuce and pinch of salt in another bowl.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into a smooth paste.
  • Transfer half of the cornstarch paste into a larger bowl. Add pork, rice wine, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and let marinate, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk remaining cornstarch paste, chicken stock, soy sauce, black vinegar, and sugar in another bowl to make sauce.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add pork with marinade; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pickled chile peppers and chili bean sauce; cook until oil turns red, about 1 minute. Add spring onions, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lettuce; saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in sauce and toss until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1094.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PINEAPPLE PORK STIR-FRY



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There's no need for takeout when you've got this pineapple pork recipe in your collection. Omit the cayenne pepper if serving young kids. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup cold water, divided
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into thin strips
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 small onion, cut into wedges
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice. Pour into shallow dish; add pork and turn to coat. , In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, cayenne and remaining water, cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the broccoli, carrots and onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PORK STIR FRY



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Quick stir fry using fresh veggies and cheap ingredients you probably have stocked in your cabinet already.

Provided by EACline

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, cut into strips
1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 head bok choy, leaves and stalks separated, chopped
2 crowns broccoli, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir tenderloin strips in hot oil until just browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate and return wok to heat.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir red chile pepper and garlic in hot oil until sizzling, 15 to 30 seconds. Add onion and green pepper to skillet; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chopped bok choy stalks into onion mixture; cook and stir until stems begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir broccoli into bok choy mixture; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add pork, chopped bok choy leaves, and soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until well-combined. Season pork mixture with ginger; cook and stir until bok choy starts to wilt and broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

HAWAIIAN PORK STIR-FRY



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Recipe from a friend who served it as part of a poolside buffet. Add a can of chinese baby corn at the end for more color and texture.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 lbs lean boneless pork, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch
6 tablespoons peanut oil
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares
1 medium onion, cut into wedges, layers separated
1/4 lb Chinese pea pod, ends and strings removed
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • PREPARE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE- SET ASIDE.
  • Dip pork cubes in beaten egg, drain briefly, and roll in cornstarch to coat lightly.
  • Shake off excess.
  • Place a wok over high heat.
  • When wok is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • When oil is hot, add half the pork.
  • Stir fry until evenly browned about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove pork from wok, and set aside.
  • Repeat to brown remaining meat, adding more oil as needed.
  • Add remaining oil (about 2 tablespoons) to wok.
  • Add bell peppers and onion, stir fry until vegetables are tender crisp to bite (about 2 mins).
  • Add pea pods, stir one minute.
  • Stir sweet and sour sauce and add to wok.
  • Stir until sauce boils and thickens.
  • Return pork to wok and stir until heated through.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice.
  • Pass soy sauce if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and fruits will give your stir-fry the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut your vegetables and fruits evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Marinate your meat: Marinating your meat will help it tenderize and flavor it.
  • Use a hot pan: A hot pan will help your stir-fry cook quickly and evenly.
  • Stir-fry in batches: If you're cooking a large amount of food, stir-fry it in batches so that you don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Don't overcook your food: Stir-fries should be cooked quickly so that the vegetables and fruits retain their crispness.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Polynesian pork stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful meat, and tangy sauce, this stir-fry is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Polynesian pork stir-fry a try.

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