
🥩 Ingredients:
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Pork (tenderloin or front leg): Cut into even shreds (slice along the grain to prevent crumbling).
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Green pepper (preferably spiral green pepper for more “wok hei” flavor): Shredded.
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Aromatics: Minced garlic, shredded ginger.
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Secret Marinade: 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp cooking wine, pinch of white pepper, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp oil (this is the key to tender meat!).
🔥 3 Secrets for Super Tender Pork Shreds:
1️⃣ Marinate: The starch locks in moisture, and the oil prevents sticking. Marinate for 15 minutes—it makes the meat unbelievably tender!
2️⃣ Hot Pan, Cold Oil: Heat the pan well before adding oil. When the oil is about 50-60% hot, quickly stir-fry the pork until it changes color, then immediately remove it. Never overcook!
3️⃣ High Heat, Fast Action: Stir-fry the green peppers over high heat until fragrant, then toss the pork back in. Quick and confident moves are the secret.
✨ Steps:
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Marinate the pork as described above. Shred the green pepper.
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Heat the pan, add cold oil. Stir-fry the pork quickly until it changes color (about 30 seconds), then remove and set aside.
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Leave a little oil in the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the green pepper shreds and stir-fry over high heat until they become tender and change color.
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Return the pork to the pan. Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce, a little dark soy sauce (for color), salt, and chicken powder (optional).
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Toss everything together over high heat until the sauce is absorbed. Serve immediately!
