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Stir-Fried Hoisin Pork and Broccoli

Stir-Fried Hoisin Pork and Broccoli

By Courtney HillOctober 17, 2023

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    50 minutes
  • Active time plus cooling
    30 minutes active
  • Rating

In this savory-sweet stir-fry, lightly charred broccoli contrasts tender, succulent meat. The pork tenderloin is thinly sliced before cooking, creating pieces with lots of surface area. We freeze the tenderloin, uncovered, until firm. This makes it easier to cut into thin slices. After slicing, the pork is coated with a cornstarch slurry so that when cooked, it browns well and develops flavor while the sauce thickens. Serve with steamed rice.

Ingredients
  • 1¼

    pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin

  • 3½

    tablespoons soy sauce, divided

  • 1

    tablespoon cornstarch

  • Kosher salt and ground white OR black pepper

  • ¼

    cup hoisin sauce

  • 4

    tablespoons neutral oil, divided

  • 1

    pound broccoli, stems peeled and thinly sliced, florets cut into 1- to 1 ½-inch pieces

  • 1

    tablespoon minced fresh ginger OR 3 medium garlic cloves, minced OR both

Step 1

Set the pork on a large plate and freeze until the meat is firm and partially frozen, 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the cornstarch and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Step 2

Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the partially frozen pork crosswise into slices about ⅛ inch thick. Add the pork to the soy-cornstarch mixture and stir to coat; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin, the remaining 1½ tablespoons soy sauce, ½ teaspoon pepper and ⅓ cup water; set aside.

Step 3

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons oil until barely smoking. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots and tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a large plate; set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet over high, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until barely smoking. Add the pork in an even layer and cook without stirring until golden brown on the bottom and the pieces release easily from the skillet, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger and, using a metal spoon or spatula, stir and scrape up the pork and cook until the ginger is aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and hoisin mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is syrupy and the pork is tender, about 3 minutes. Off heat, taste and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Optional garnish: Toasted sesame seeds OR sesame oil OR sliced scallions OR a combination