Caffeine Free Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

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This sizzling skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Tender slices of pork tenderloin get a quick marinade in coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger before hitting a screaming-hot pan, building that gorgeous sear that makes stir-fry so satisfying. The vegetables — shredded cabbage, carrot matchsticks, garlic, and fresh ginger — cook up fast and stay bright, with just enough bite to keep every forkful interesting. A glossy sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and arrowroot starch pulls everything together into a light, savory coating that clings beautifully to the pork and greens. For anyone watching their caffeine intake, this recipe is a natural fit — there's no soy sauce, no tea-based marinades, and no hidden stimulants lurking in the ingredient list, just clean, whole-food pantry staples. A handful of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end brighten the whole bowl and make it feel restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of dinner you'll want on repeat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pork

1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced ¼-inch thick against the grain
1 tbsp coconut aminos
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp salt

For the sauce

3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp arrowroot starch

For the stir-fry

2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (green parts only)
½ tsp salt, or to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the pork slices with 1 tbsp coconut aminos, ground ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2
In the same small bowl (or a separate one), whisk together the 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and arrowroot starch until the starch is fully dissolved with no lumps. Set the sauce aside.

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