Honey Free Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(4)

This stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did — tender pork tenderloin, shredded cabbage, and crisp carrot matchsticks all tossed in a savory, gingery sauce that clings to every bite. The sauce gets its depth from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar, with arrowroot starch pulling it all together into a glossy, light coating — no sweeteners of any kind needed. Many bottled stir-fry sauces sneak in honey or other sweeteners, so making your own from scratch here is genuinely the smarter move, and it comes together in seconds. The pork gets a quick marinade with turmeric and ground ginger before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, which means you get real browning and real flavor without a long prep window. Fresh garlic and two forms of ginger — sliced and grated — layer in that aromatic punch that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A handful of scallions and an optional squeeze of lime at the end keep things bright and fresh. It's a complete, satisfying meal that proves you don't need anything sweet to make a stir-fry absolutely craveable.

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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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