Paraben Free Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

This sizzling skillet dish is everything a weeknight dinner should be — fast, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. Tender slices of pork tenderloin get a quick marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger before hitting a screaming-hot pan, building that golden, caramelized crust that makes stir-fry so craveable. The vegetables follow in waves — garlic and fresh ginger first, then sweet carrot matchsticks, then a heap of shredded cabbage that wilts down into something silky and savory. A glossy sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, more fresh ginger, and arrowroot starch ties it all together with just enough tang and body to coat every bite. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine win because every ingredient is whole and straightforward — no bottled sauces with long ingredient lists, no hidden additives to second-guess. A handful of scallions and an optional squeeze of lime at the end brighten the whole bowl and make it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort. It's the kind of clean, punchy cooking that proves you really don't have to sacrifice flavor to eat with intention.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pork

1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced ¼-inch thick against the grain
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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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