MSG Free Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

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This stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant, but comes together entirely in one skillet with clean, whole-food ingredients. The secret to keeping it free from hidden additives is coconut aminos, which steps in wherever soy sauce would normally go — delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth without any of the flavor enhancers that sneak into conventional sauces. Fresh ginger appears twice, both in the pork marinade and the sauce, so the heat and brightness build in layers rather than feeling flat. Turmeric gives the pork a gorgeous golden color and a subtle earthiness, while apple cider vinegar and arrowroot starch pull the sauce together into something glossy and satisfying. The cabbage and carrots stay tender-crisp, the pork stays juicy, and the whole dish has that high-heat wok energy that makes stir-fry so craveable. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro at the end lift everything and make it feel fresh rather than heavy. If you've been skeptical about swapping out traditional stir-fry staples, this one will absolutely change your mind.

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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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