15 Minute Pork Fried Rice
Whip up a flavorful and satisfying meal in no time with this quick and easy 15-Minute Pork Fried Rice recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender, savory diced pork, fluffy day-old white rice, and a medley of vibrant frozen vegetables like peas, carrots, and corn. Infused with the rich umami of soy sauce and the nutty fragrance of sesame oil, each bite is elevated with scrambled eggs, garlic, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a finish that’s as colorful as it is delicious. With just 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this one-pan wonder is a go-to option for a fast, hearty dinner or the ultimate homemade alternative to takeout. Keywords: pork fried rice recipe, quick weeknight dinner, easy fried rice, 15-minute meal, homemade fried rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old preferred)
- 1 cup pork loin or pork chop, diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the diced pork to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix with the garlic.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
Return the cooked pork to the skillet, followed by the cooked rice. Stir everything together to combine.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the fried rice.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade pork fried rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 560 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 2687 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.9 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 106.8 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2103 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
