Wheat Free Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry
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, crisp-edged cabbage, sweet carrots, and a glossy, gingery sauce that clings to every bite. The secret to keeping it completely free of wheat is swapping traditional soy sauce for coconut aminos, which delivers that same savory depth without any grain-based ingredients sneaking in. Arrowroot starch steps in to thicken the sauce beautifully, so you get that satisfying, restaurant-style coating without a single drop of anything off-limits. Turmeric and fresh ginger do double duty here — they marinate the pork and perfume the whole pan, building layers of warm, aromatic flavor that feel anything but plain or restricted. Cooking everything over high heat in a wide skillet or wok means you get real caramelization and a little char on the edges, not a soggy, steamed mess. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole bowl and make it feel genuinely fresh. It's a complete, satisfying meal that happens to check every box — no substitutions required, no flavor sacrificed.
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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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