This Pork Chop Suey Recipe is a classic Chinese-American dish that is hearty, and flavorful. With tender pork strips, and colorful vegetables all sauteed in a tangy sauce, it makes a great busy weeknight dinner.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- For this homemade pork chop suey, you only need simple ingredients, which means that you don't have to worry about breaking the bank at the grocery store.
- This recipe can be ready and on the table in under 30 minutes which means that it's perfect for busy nights when you need something quick but don't want to spend on fast food.
- This recipe is also easy enough that beginners can make it, so it's even great for teens who are learning to cook.
Ingredient List
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- pork loin
- soy sauce
- salt
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- vegetable oil
- small carrot
- small yellow onion
- fresh garlic cloves
- bok choy
- chicken broth
- oyster sauce
- sesame oil
- rice wine vinegar
- cornstarch
- light brown sugar
- soy sauce
- sesame seeds
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a large mixing bowl marinate the pork strips in soy sauce, salt, and black pepper for five minutes.
- Sprinkle the pork with cornstarch and toss again to coat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok, sear the pork for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add one tablespoon of oil if needed, add the chopped vegetables, saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bok choy and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add the pork and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and pork, and simmer until thickened.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheating - One great thing about this delicious dish is that it reheats well. You can reheat single servings in the microwave or a large portion in a skillet over medium heat. If you find that your sauce has thickened too much, add a small amount of water to thin it back out.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Try to cut your pork chops into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Check the vegetables for tenderness before you add the garlic, as garlic can burn quickly.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- There are so many different vegetables that you can add to this American Chinese dish. Try adding water chestnuts, bean sprouts, or even zucchini for extra vegetables.
- If your family is a fan of spicy foods add a dash or two of crushed red pepper flakes to your dish.
Serving Suggestions
My family loves to serve this dish with a simple rice side dish. This Instant Pot Rice Recipe is a great way to make the perfect white rice, however you prefer fried rice check out this Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chop suey is typically a meat or protein cooked with chopped vegetables. Occasionally, eggs are also added to this main dish.
No, chop suey is typically served without noodles. And, lo mein is made with stir-fried noodles.
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Pork Chop Suey
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pork loin cut into thin strips (453g)
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 small carrot cut in small rounds
- 1 small yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- ½ pound bok choy washed and cut
- ½ cup chicken broth (4.22 fluid oz | 125 ml)
- 2 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 pound of pork chop strips, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss and marinate for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the pork with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and toss again to coat.
- Heat a large saute pan over high heat, add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the marinated pork and sear for 3 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside on a plate.
- In the same saute pan, if needed, add 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil, add to the pan and stir fry the sliced carrots, chopped yellow onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, and ½ pound chopped bok choy for about 3-4 minutes. Place the seared pork back in the pan, stir, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- While the pork browns, make the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients; ½ cup chicken broth, 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the pan with the pork and vegetables. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens, it will take just a few minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Remove from the stove. Taste the sauce for seasoning, if needed, reseason the sauce. Serve over rice.
- Serve over rice. Optional garnish with sesame seeds.
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