Best 7 Szechuan Pork Recipes

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Szechuan pork is a popular and flavorful dish in Chinese cuisine, originating from the Sichuan province of China. Its distinct taste profile comes from the combination of bold flavors, including the use of spicy chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns, resulting in a numbing and slightly pungent sensation. The meat is often marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, Chinese wine, and spices before being cooked, contributing to its tender texture and rich taste. Whether you prefer a stir-fried, braised, or roasted version, this article will guide you through the best recipes to create a delicious and authentic Szechuan pork dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SZECHUAN PORK AND BROCCOLI



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I devised this recipe years ago to use up some leftover pork. Nowadays, we don't wait for leftovers! The spicy dish is easy to prepare, and in addition to broccoli, you can use almost any combination of fresh vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh lean pork (tenderloin or roast)
6 to 8 green onions
1 medium green or sweet red pepper
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli
1 large onion
12 edible-pod peas
3 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
SAUCE:
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 slices fresh ginger, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons sugar
6 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cut pork into narrow 1-in. strips, 1/4-in. thick; set aside. (Partially freeze pork first for easier cutting.) Cut green onions, peppers, broccoli and onion into 1-in. pieces; set aside. Combine garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, hot water, sugar, ketchup and soy sauce (or substitute 8 tablespoons prepared Hoisin Sauce for the ketchup and soy sauce); set aside. In wok or large skillet, heat peanut or vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry the pork in oil until browned; remove from wok and keep warm. Add more oil if necessary and stir-fry all vegetables tender/crisp. Add pork and sauce mixture; cook until thickened. Serve with boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts :

SZECHUAN PORK



Szechuan Pork image

Make and share this Szechuan Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 lb boneless pork loin, fat removed and thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (I used the full teaspoon and it had a very pleasant heat element to it)
2 tablespoons butter
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Blend 2 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch in medium bowl.
  • Add pork, tossing to coat well.
  • Blend remaining soy sauce and sherry in small bowl and set aside.
  • Cook and stir crushed red pepper in butter in large skillet over medium heat until pepper turns golden brown.
  • Add pork mixture.
  • Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until pork is no longer pink.
  • Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
  • Add red pepper, green onions and ginger to same skillet.
  • Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Return pork to skillet with sherry mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring constantly until pork is cooked.
  • Serve over rice.

SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS WITH GROUND PORK



Szechuan Green Beans With Ground Pork image

This is a bit spicy so you may want to decrease the pepper flakes and add more at the end for taste. I made this for a pot-luck Chinese dinner that is why the serving size is for 8. Can be cut in half. Delicious over Chinese white rice.

Provided by Golden Sunflower

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground lean pork
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
5 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half
4 garlic cloves, grated
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
4 cups white rice, hot and cooked

Steps:

  • Steam beans 5 minutes (should be snappy not mushy).
  • Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over med high heat. Saute pork mixture until pork loses it's pink color - stirring to a crumble. Add steamed green beans and garlic - saute for 3-5 minutes more.
  • Combine hoisin sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and soy sauce in a small bowl - stirring with a whisk to incorporate ingredients.
  • Pour mixture into pan with pork and green beans. Cook another 3-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve over hot rice - Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 332.7, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17.6

SZECHUAN PORK



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Szechuan pork made with pasta and veggies - perfect for a Chinese cuisine that is ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups broccoli flowerets or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
2 small onions, cut into eighths
1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup peanuts
4 cups hot cooked vermicelli

Steps:

  • Mix pork, soy sauce, cornstarch, red pepper and garlic in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add pork; stir-fry until no longer pink. Add broccoli, onions and water chestnuts; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in peanuts. Serve with vermicelli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

SZECHUAN PORK TACOS



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East meets South and Tex-Mex for savory, flavorful Chinese taco. It makes a lot so use for an appetizer party or as a potluck dish.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h55m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast
60 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 cups Chinese or napa cabbage, finely shredded
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Combine the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and five-spice powder; rub over pork. Place roast in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender., Spray 10 wonton wrappers with cooking spray. Fold each wrapper in half diagonally and place over the edge of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and immediately pull wrappers apart gently, forming taco shells; set aside. Repeat with remaining wrappers., When pork is cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks; place in a large bowl. Combine the hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons lime juice and pepper sauce; add to pork and toss to coat., In a large bowl, combine the honey, lime zest and remaining rice vinegar and lime juice. Add the cabbage, carrot, onions and jalapeno; toss to coat. Spoon pork mixture into taco shells; top with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH PORK



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Cost per serving $1.32. I found this recipe in Woman's Day magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting this for safe keeping. I plan to use All Natural creamy peanut butter.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces linguine
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup water
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
12 ounces ground pork
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 scallions, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 large carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook linguine as package directs. Stir together broth and soy sauce in a measuring cup.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and red pepper flakes. Cook 5 minutes, breaking up, until browned and no longer pink. Add scallions, carrot, garlic and ginger; cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir broth mixture and peanut butter into pork. Cook until peanut butter is melted and blended.
  • Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain linguine, add to skillet and toss to evenly coat with sauce. (Stir in some pasta water if needed to keep mixture creamy). Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 813.9, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 31.5

GRILLED SZECHUAN PORK CHOPS



Grilled Szechuan Pork Chops image

Another recipe I found floating around on paper...been wanting to try it...recipe says to cook it on a kettle-style grill...(note) but I think you could cook it on a George Foreman Grill or even a cast iron grill...cooking time does not include marinating time...

Provided by teresas

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 1 chop, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick
2 green onions, finely chopped with tips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chili paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, grated
1/2 teaspoon chili oil

Steps:

  • To make marinade, combine green onions, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, lemon juice, chile paste, sugar, ginger root and chile oil in a small bowl.
  • Place chops in a 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bag, pour marinade over chops, seal bag.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight (turning once in awhile).
  • Drain chops, reserving marinade.
  • See note above.
  • Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill for 4-5 minutes. Brush chops with reserved marinade; turn and brush again. Grill for 4-5 minutes more until chops are just done.

Tips:

  • Prep All Ingredients First: This Sichuan Pork recipe involves various ingredients, so it's best to prep everything before starting the cooking process. This way, you can ensure that all ingredients are ready when needed.
  • Marinate the Pork: The pork should be marinated for at least 30 minutes, but the longer the better. This allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the pork and tenderize it.
  • Sear the Pork in a Hot Wok: Sear the pork over high heat in a hot wok to get a nice crust. This locks in the juices and prevents the pork from becoming dry.
  • Use Authentic Sichuan Ingredients: The key to making an authentic Sichuan Pork dish is to use the right ingredients. These include Sichuan peppercorns, Pixian bean paste, and Chinese black vinegar.
  • Don't Overcook the Pork: The pork should be cooked until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked pork becomes tough and dry.

Conclusion:

Sichuan Pork is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. By following these tips, you can make an authentic Sichuan Pork dish that is sure to be a hit. This recipe can be tailored to your own preferences by adjusting the level of spiciness. If you like a milder dish, you can use less Sichuan peppercorns. If you like a spicier dish, you can use more Sichuan peppercorns or add some chili peppers.

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