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    Home » Entree » Cashew Pork Stir Fry Recipe

    Cashew Pork Stir Fry Recipe

    Posted on March 22, 2019 By Beth Neels

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    This Cashew Pork Stir Fry is so quick and easy! It is Gluten and Dairy free. A healthy meal for any night of the week! Pork loin is very lean!

    Cashew pork stir fry on white plate with chopsticks

    This post is in reference to my recent blog post Chicken Lo Mein and my determination to make more stir fry!

    They are generally, both Lactose Free and Gluten Free. They offer quick and easy preparation and cooking times and are healthy and delicious, so there’s really no reason not to.

    About being lactose and gluten intolerant

    I will mention here that the common belief lately is that ‘Gluten Free’ and ‘Lactose Free’ are the latest fad. Perhaps that’s the case but having had a gluten intolerant family member since about 1972, (the doctors and specialists sent her to a psychiatrist because they could find no physical problem, so it must have been in her ‘head’) it’s not a fad for the millions of those affected!

    It was so difficult 40+ years ago to transition to gluten free due to product labeling. Add to that a severe intolerance to lactose, and everything you had ever eaten in the USA is out! Except meat, potatoes, rice, vegetables…. Processed foods were and are full of additives that contain potential allergens!

    Read the label!!!

    Fast forward to 2015. Everything is labeled now, mandated by many governments. Therefore, in theory, you should be safe reading a list of ingredients, determining there are none of your particular allergens on the list and then consuming said product. As long as you can trust the label, read the fine print!

    Mom was sick on a salt free ‘natural’ turkey breast from the deli today. After reading the fine print this ‘natural turkey breast’, could literally kill someone as it may have been prepared in a shared facility that processes shellfish, peanuts, wheat, milk, etc. etc.! She has eaten this brand of turkey often and now they’ve changed facilities, apparently! I have been to this turkey farm on a tour. All one can see for miles are turkeys! Where did they come up with the shrimp and peanuts?

    pork stir fry on white plate and board.

    Ingredients for pork stir fry recipe

    1. Lean Pork (Chicken is a good substitution)
    2. soy sauce, for gluten free purchase tamari
    3. sesame oil
    4. sherry
    5. rice wine vinegar
    6. garlic
    7. ginger
    8. assorted vegetables
    Close up of colorful stir fry.

    What vegetables are good for stir fries?

    1. carrots
    2. celery
    3. bok choy
    4. snow peas
    5. broccoli
    6. water chestnuts
    7. bamboo shoots
    8. bell peppers
    9. summer squash
    10. scallions
    11. mushrooms
    12. sliced cabbage
    Cashew pork stir fry on bed of rice.

    How to make this pork stir fry recipe

    Making this Cashew Pork could not be easier! Just get everything prepared before you start to stir fry!

    1. Prepare the marinade.
    2. Slice pork into thin strips.
    3. Place meat in marinade, while preparing vegetables.
    4. Cut up all of the vegetables, keeping them separate.
    5. Mix up sauce ingredients.
    6. Stir fry pork a little at a time for just a minute or 2. Drain and remove to large bowl.
    7. Stir fry all vegetables, one type at a time, for a minute.
    8. Add sauce ingredients and cornstarch slurry to wok.
    9. Cook until cornstarch darkens and sauce gets thick.
    10. Mix everything together for a minute, along with cashews, just to heat through.
    Carrots in wok. Suace ingredients thickened in wok. Sauce thickened in wok. All ingredients added back to wok.
    Colorful pork stir fry.

    Other delicious Chinese takeout recipes

  • Sesame Chicken/ General Tso’s Chicken
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Pork Fried Rice
  • Lobster Almond Ding
  • Stir fry on white board with chopsticks.

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    Pork stir fry.

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    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

    Xoxo,

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    Pork and cashew stir fry with colorful vegetables.

    Cashew Pork Stir Fry

    Here is another easy week night Chinese – American  Take- out dish!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Chinese
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $4

    Ingredients

    For the Marinade

    • 1/4 c soy sauce buy soy sauce made with soy only (tamari). Cheaper brands contain wheat!!!
    • 2 Tbsp dry sherry
    • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp ginger
    • 1 tsp garlic

    For stir fry

    • 2 lb pork loin
    • 1 cup Carrots sliced
    • 1 c Celery sliced
    • 1/2 c green onion sliced into about 1″ pieces
    • 1.5 c snow peas
    • 2 c baby bok choy
    • 2 tsp ginger minced
    • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
    • 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil (Add more as neede to stir fry all vegetables)

    For Sauce

    • 1 Tbsp Argo® Corn Starch mixed with 1/3 c. water
    • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp ginger
    • 1/4 tsp sesame oil
    • 1/2 cup cashews

    Instructions

    For Marinade

    • Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl.

    For Stir fry

    • Slice pork into strips, across the grain about 1 inch thick.
    • Stir pork into marinade and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
    • Mix sauce.
    • Add oil to wok or large frying pan over high high heat.
    • Stir fry the pork in small batches.
    • When meat is done, drain excess oil and remove to a large bowl.
    • Saute all vegetables in the order listed above (The order represents the time the vegetables will take to stir fry, the longest first) just for a few minutes each.
    • Drain and add to bowl with pork.
    • Add the garlic and ginger to the last batch of vegetables.
    • When all the vegetables are done,
    • Add the sauce ingredients to the wok and cook for about 2 minutes to thicken.
    • Add meat, cashews and vegetables back to the wok and stir to coat with sauce and reheat.
    • Serve immediately over rice.

    For sauce

    • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside until the end.
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    Notes

    • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook.
    • Cook vegetables crisp tender because they will continue to cook when dish is assembled.
    • An authentic wok will required much less oil when it is fully seasoned.
    • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
    • Best if not frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4250IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Simon

      January 27, 2023 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      This a very tasty dish. It has got to be very healthy. It takes a lot of time to prep and clean up.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 27, 2023 at 12:23 pm

        The prep and clean up is always the worst thing about cooking take-out style Chinese dishes. But the flavor is so worth it. Thanks Simon!

        Reply
    2. Corina Blum

      March 25, 2019 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      I love stir fry recipes are they are so quick and easy to prepare and perfect for midweek. This one sounds so good as I love cashew nuts in them as well.

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 25, 2019 at 10:35 am

        Thank you Corina! I love cooking stir fries during the week, as well!

        Reply
    3. Brian Jones

      March 25, 2019 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      You cannot beat a good stir fry, I love all of the flavours you have in this one and pork loin works so well cooked quickly. Looking forward to trying this.

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 25, 2019 at 10:35 am

        Yes, I love using using pork loin for a change from chicken! Thanks Brian!

        Reply
    4. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

      March 24, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! I seriously need to make more Asain food at home! The flavors in this look incredible.

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 24, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        We love making stir fries at home! They are so much better than takeout! Thanks Julie!

        Reply
    5. Jacqueline Debono

      March 24, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      This stir fry looks really good! I love using cashews in stir fries too. It must be hard to shop and cook for family members who have food intolerance. As you say luckily today many products are well labelled but obviously that isn’t an absolute guarantee!

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 24, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        That is true! It is easier now, but you still have to be careful! We love this stir fry! Thanks Jacqueline!

        Reply
    6. Laura

      March 23, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely agree! When it comes to pork stir fry, the first thing that comes to my mind is DELICIOUS! But when it is made healthy, too – it is an absolute winner for me. Fantastic recipe!

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 23, 2019 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you Laura! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    7. Carmella

      March 22, 2019 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      This stir fry looks delicious and I love that you explained the difference between tamari and soy sauces. I think I’ll switch to tamari now that I know. Its so crazy how much food labeling has changed even in my life time. Hopefully they’ll only become more accurate going forward.

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 23, 2019 at 9:46 am

        That is my hope, as well. We need to have a better handle of the ingredients we are putting into our bodies! Thank you Carmella!

        Reply
    8. Natalie

      March 22, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love how easy this meal is. And so healthy. It’s perfect family dinner for busy weekdays. I will give this recipe a try next week. My family will love this I’m sure.

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 23, 2019 at 9:46 am

        Thanks so much, Natalie! I hope you and your family enjoy it!

        Reply
    9. Elaine Benoit

      March 22, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Yum. I’ve yet to make a pork stir fry at home, but I love eating it, so this recipe is going on my must make list! This looks scrumptious and I enjoyed reading about your mom’s intolerances! Great info!

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 23, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Really? You enjoyed that!? 😂 Thank you, my friend! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    10. Sonia

      March 22, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      This looks so delicious! My family loves stir fry and we are always looking for something new and different to try.. this is amazing with all the chashew.. can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 23, 2019 at 9:49 am

        I really love the big crunchy cashews in this dish! They really add both to the flavor and the texture! Thanks Sonia!

        Reply
    11. Tayler Ross

      March 22, 2019 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      Dinners like these are my favorite! I can’t wait to try this one!

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 22, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks so much Tayler! Let me know how you like it! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    12. Heidy L. McCallum

      March 22, 2019 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Good morning, I love Chicken Cashew so I am almost 100% sure I would love the pork version. I’m totally excited to try your recipe out this weekend! Saving.

      Reply
      • Binky

        March 22, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        Good morning, Heidi! That’s great! Please let me know how you like it! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    13. The Old Fat Guy

      May 19, 2017 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Nice looking stir fry. I love nuts in a stir fry but have never tried cashews.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 19, 2017 at 10:20 am

        I LOVE cashews in general but they are fabulous in stir fry! Thanks Old Fat Guy!

        Reply

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