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, so 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 and a beginner home cook can make it.
Ingredient List
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- boneless pork loin or pork tenderloin
- 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
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Saute Pan, 5 quart
- knife
- Cutting Board
How to make Pork Chop Suey
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- 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, optional.
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 the sauce has thickened too much, add a small amount of water to thin it back out.
Freezer Prep: The ingredients in step 1 of the recipe card below can be placed in a freezer-safe bag and frozen for later. The ingredients can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Defrost in the refrigerator and continue with step 2 of the recipe below.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Cut the pork into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Check the vegetables for tenderness before adding garlic, as garlic can burn quickly.
- Shortcuts:
- The bok choy, carrots, and onions can be sliced up to one day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight covered container.
- If time is an issue, presliced carrots and onions can be purchased in the local grocery store or farmers market.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Vegetables: There are so many different vegetables that you can add to this American Chinese dish. Add water chestnuts, bean sprouts, or even zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Spice: If your family is a fan of spicy foods add a dash or two of crushed red pepper flakes to your dish.
- Protein: Vary the protein and use boneless, skinless chicken breast or shrimp instead of pork.
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 thinly cut pork loin cut into thin strips, be sure to slice against the grain.
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 small sliced carrot cut in small rounds
- 1 small diced yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ pound chopped bok choy
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 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 thinly cut pork loin, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss and let 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 remaining 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. Add 1 small sliced carrot, 1 small diced yellow onion, 5 cloves garlic, mincedand ½ pound chopped bok choyfor about 3-4 minutes. Place the seared pork back in the pan, stir, and cook 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 Tablespoon 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. Optional garnish with sesame seeds
Linda Costa
Made this recipe for supper tonight and it's a keeper! It was fast and easy to prepare and cook, it took me 15 minutes which is neither here or there but however cooking time it takes you it will be worth it.
Eileen Murphy Kelly
I am so glad the recipe worked for you, Linda. We make this often for dinner. Thank you for sharing how it works for you.
Mary Czekalski
Am I able to substitute anything instead of bok choy?
Eileen Murphy Kelly
Hi Mary, Instead of the bok choy, you can use either Napa Cabbage, spinach, Kale, or even Swiss Chard. Do any of those work for you?