Keto Pork Stir Fry is a spicy low-carb ground pork stir fry made with ground pork, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal olek, green chilis, fresh herbs, and butter lettuce cups. It’s quick and works well for a weeknight keto, gluten-free dinner because it’s ready in under 20 minutes and skips rice or noodles. Unlike typical stir-fry recipes that depend on rice/noodles or sugary sauces, this version is a one-skillet, 3-net-carb lettuce-wrap style stir fry with bold aromatics and heat you can easily dial up or down.
What Makes This Ground Pork Stir Fry So Great?
- Fast. A Keto dinner is done in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. A simple one-skillet meal done on your stovetop.
- Low Carb. Only 3 net carbs per serving.
- Gluten Free . Unlike some other stir fry recipes, this one doesn’t use rice or noodles (just make sure you use gluten-free soy sauce ).
- High Protein . Packs 20 grams of protein per serving.
- Delicious. Flavored with incredible aromatics.
Can You Make A Keto Stir Fry?
The main issue with stir fry recipes is that they use hoisin and oyster sauces all of which have sugar in them.
That makes it really hard to make a keto stir fry. In fact, this is part of why people find it so difficult to get good low carb Chinese recipes at all. Well, we are about to fix that. In this ground pork recipe I’ve stayed away from bottled sauces. Instead, all of the flavor in this keto stir fry is going to come from the aromatics, and from the pork and chilis.
Another issue with stir fries is that they serve over rice or noodles. We are going to use butter lettuce cups instead.
What Is In Keto Stir Fry?
- 1 Pound Ground Pork
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
- 2 TBSP Sesame Oil
- 1 TBSP Minced Ginger
- 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 1 TBSP Soy Sauce
- 2 TBSP Sambal Olek
- 1 TBSP Lemon Juice
- 2-3 Green Chili’s sliced
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Scallions
- 1/2 Cup chopped cilantro
- 1 Head butter lettuce
You’ll be sitting down to a fantastic low carb pork stir fry with vegetables before you know it.
What To Serve With Keto Stir Fry
There are many creative ways to serve this stir fry.
- You can serve it with lettuce cups, as I call for, but you can also top a salad with it.
- Make a fried egg and serve it on top of it.
- For the non-keto members, make sticky rice and serve it on that.
Can I Freeze This Ground Pork Recipe?
Yes, you can! It actually does very well the next day as the flavors develop.
I suggest you freeze it in one-cup portions so that it defrosts quickly, and you can use as much or as little as needed.
Variations To Try
- Adjust chilis to suit everyone’s taste buds
- Add some chopped bok choy into the pork as it is cooking
- Use shredded napa cabbage and forgo the butter lettuce cups
This is really a great keto stir fry recipe to make with some fresh herbs and frozen pork or beef, or chicken, that you can quickly defrost.
This simple keto stir fry with chilis is just a great way to use some very simple ingredients to get a fantastic keto dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
How To Make Pork Stir Fry
- Gather ingredients for pork stir fry.
- To the hot oil, add ginger, garlic, and ground meat.
- Chop green chilis and onions.
- Make a well in the center, and add green chilis.
- Mix Cilantro and green onions.
- Add sweet red pepper.
- Add sambal olek, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Serve in butter lettuce cups.
Your pork stir fry is watery because the pan isn’t hot enough or it’s overcrowded, so the pork and vegetables steam instead of sear, and high-water veggies dump moisture as they cook. To fix a watery stir fry, cook in batches over high heat, pat ingredients dry, and wait to add the pork stir fry sauce until the end so it can coat and reduce into a glossy finish. If needed, simmer briefly to thicken stir fry sauce (especially for a keto pork stir fry where you’re not using cornstarch).
The difference between sambal oelek and sriracha is texture and flavor. Sambal oelek is a chunky, chili-forward paste (often just chilies, vinegar, and salt) that adds clean heat to things like a spicy pork stir fry. Sriracha is a smoother, slightly sweeter chili sauce (usually with garlic and sugar) that tastes more rounded and “saucy.” In a pork stir fry sauce without sugar or a keto pork stir fry, sambal oelek is often the better fit because it brings heat with less sweetness, whereas sriracha adds heat plus sweetness and garlic.
For a soy sauce substitute that’s keto and gluten-free, your best options are tamari (very similar flavor, usually gluten-freel) or coconut aminos (gluten-free and soy-free, a bit sweeter and less salty, great for keto pork stir fry, but you may want to reduce added sweeteners and add a pinch more salt). If you need a deeper, saltier punch like regular soy sauce in a pork stir fry sauce, tamari is the closest match. Coconut aminos is the gentler alternative with a naturally slightly sweet profile.
To thicken stir fry sauce without cornstarch, the easiest method is to reduce it. Add your pork stir fry sauce at the end, keep the pan on high heat, and let it bubble for 1–3 minutes until it turns glossy and coats the meat and veggies (this works especially well for a keto pork stir fry). You can also thicken by using less liquid up front and letting the aromatics and sauce concentrate. If you’re okay with it, add a tiny pinch of xanthan gum off heat (a little goes a long way) to get that takeout-style cling without adding carbs.
Want More Keto Pork Recipes?
- Pulled Pork - loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.
- Pork Carnitas - Make these in your Instant Pot .
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - tacos seasoned with Indian spices.
- Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder - lovely smoked flavors.
- Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada - a low carb delight.
- Schezuan Pork Soup - Sichuan cuisine made at home.
- Chile Verde - a quick and easy pork recipe.
- Instant Pot Pork Stew - a hearty low carb soup .
Keto Stir Fry | Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) ground pork
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) olive oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Sesame Oil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Ginger
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Soy Sauce
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Sambal Olek , or other spicy red chili sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Lemon Juice
- ▢ 2-3 ( 2 ) Green Chili’s sliced , jalapenos, serranos, or bird’s eye chilis, depending on how hot you want your dish
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 50 g ) Chopped Green Scallions
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 8 g ) chopped cilantro
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) head butter lettuce
Instructions
- In a 10-inch pan over medium high heat, add oil. To the hot oil, add minced ginger and garlic and let them sizzle for 2-3 seconds. Add the ground pork. Mix well and brown the meat, breaking up all the clumps. You want some crispy parts, but mainly you want to cook the pork well.
- While the meat cooks, chop up the green onions and cilantro. Mix them in a bowl and set aside.
- After about 8 minutes when the meat is almost done, push the meat to the sides to create a small space in the middle. Add the sliced green and red chilis.
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, the sambal olek if using and stir well.
- Turn off the stove and let the pork rest uncovered for 3-4 minutes to cool a little.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle the lemon juice and stir well.
- Separate the butter lettuce leaves and allow your diners to serve themselves some of the spicy pork mixture into each butter lettuce, leaf. Or skip the lettuce and just eat the meat—good either way.
Watch The Video
- You can substitute any kind of ground meat for this recipe.
- If you use leaner meat like ground chicken or turkey, you may need to add a little bit of oil.
- If you plan to meal prep this, make the sauce and ground meat with seasonings ahead of time, but don’t mix in the cilantro and onions until the last minute.
- For the carb eaters, serve with rice. For low carb, serve in lettuce cups or even over a mixed green salad.
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Keto Pork Stir Fry is a spicy low-carb ground pork stir fry made with ground pork, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal olek, green chilis, fresh herbs, and butter lettuce cups. It’s quick and works well for a weeknight keto, gluten-free dinner because it’s ready in under 20 minutes and skips rice or noodles. Unlike typical stir-fry recipes that depend on rice/noodles or sugary sauces, this version is a one-skillet, 3-net-carb lettuce-wrap style stir fry with bold aromatics and heat you can easily dial up or down.
What Makes This Ground Pork Stir Fry So Great?
- Fast. A Keto dinner is done in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. A simple one-skillet meal done on your stovetop.
- Low Carb. Only 3 net carbs per serving.
- Gluten Free . Unlike some other stir fry recipes, this one doesn’t use rice or noodles (just make sure you use gluten-free soy sauce ).
- High Protein . Packs 20 grams of protein per serving.
- Delicious. Flavored with incredible aromatics.
Can You Make A Keto Stir Fry?
The main issue with stir fry recipes is that they use hoisin and oyster sauces all of which have sugar in them.
That makes it really hard to make a keto stir fry. In fact, this is part of why people find it so difficult to get good low carb Chinese recipes at all. Well, we are about to fix that. In this ground pork recipe I’ve stayed away from bottled sauces. Instead, all of the flavor in this keto stir fry is going to come from the aromatics, and from the pork and chilis.
Another issue with stir fries is that they serve over rice or noodles. We are going to use butter lettuce cups instead.
What Is In Keto Stir Fry?
- 1 Pound Ground Pork
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
- 2 TBSP Sesame Oil
- 1 TBSP Minced Ginger
- 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 1 TBSP Soy Sauce
- 2 TBSP Sambal Olek
- 1 TBSP Lemon Juice
- 2-3 Green Chili’s sliced
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Scallions
- 1/2 Cup chopped cilantro
- 1 Head butter lettuce
You’ll be sitting down to a fantastic low carb pork stir fry with vegetables before you know it.
What To Serve With Keto Stir Fry
There are many creative ways to serve this stir fry.
- You can serve it with lettuce cups, as I call for, but you can also top a salad with it.
- Make a fried egg and serve it on top of it.
- For the non-keto members, make sticky rice and serve it on that.
Can I Freeze This Ground Pork Recipe?
Yes, you can! It actually does very well the next day as the flavors develop.
I suggest you freeze it in one-cup portions so that it defrosts quickly, and you can use as much or as little as needed.
Variations To Try
- Adjust chilis to suit everyone’s taste buds
- Add some chopped bok choy into the pork as it is cooking
- Use shredded napa cabbage and forgo the butter lettuce cups
This is really a great keto stir fry recipe to make with some fresh herbs and frozen pork or beef, or chicken, that you can quickly defrost.
This simple keto stir fry with chilis is just a great way to use some very simple ingredients to get a fantastic keto dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
How To Make Pork Stir Fry
- Gather ingredients for pork stir fry.
- To the hot oil, add ginger, garlic, and ground meat.
- Chop green chilis and onions.
- Make a well in the center, and add green chilis.
- Mix Cilantro and green onions.
- Add sweet red pepper.
- Add sambal olek, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Serve in butter lettuce cups.
Your pork stir fry is watery because the pan isn’t hot enough or it’s overcrowded, so the pork and vegetables steam instead of sear, and high-water veggies dump moisture as they cook. To fix a watery stir fry, cook in batches over high heat, pat ingredients dry, and wait to add the pork stir fry sauce until the end so it can coat and reduce into a glossy finish. If needed, simmer briefly to thicken stir fry sauce (especially for a keto pork stir fry where you’re not using cornstarch).
The difference between sambal oelek and sriracha is texture and flavor. Sambal oelek is a chunky, chili-forward paste (often just chilies, vinegar, and salt) that adds clean heat to things like a spicy pork stir fry. Sriracha is a smoother, slightly sweeter chili sauce (usually with garlic and sugar) that tastes more rounded and “saucy.” In a pork stir fry sauce without sugar or a keto pork stir fry, sambal oelek is often the better fit because it brings heat with less sweetness, whereas sriracha adds heat plus sweetness and garlic.
For a soy sauce substitute that’s keto and gluten-free, your best options are tamari (very similar flavor, usually gluten-freel) or coconut aminos (gluten-free and soy-free, a bit sweeter and less salty, great for keto pork stir fry, but you may want to reduce added sweeteners and add a pinch more salt). If you need a deeper, saltier punch like regular soy sauce in a pork stir fry sauce, tamari is the closest match. Coconut aminos is the gentler alternative with a naturally slightly sweet profile.
To thicken stir fry sauce without cornstarch, the easiest method is to reduce it. Add your pork stir fry sauce at the end, keep the pan on high heat, and let it bubble for 1–3 minutes until it turns glossy and coats the meat and veggies (this works especially well for a keto pork stir fry). You can also thicken by using less liquid up front and letting the aromatics and sauce concentrate. If you’re okay with it, add a tiny pinch of xanthan gum off heat (a little goes a long way) to get that takeout-style cling without adding carbs.
Want More Keto Pork Recipes?
- Pulled Pork - loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.
- Pork Carnitas - Make these in your Instant Pot .
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - tacos seasoned with Indian spices.
- Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder - lovely smoked flavors.
- Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada - a low carb delight.
- Schezuan Pork Soup - Sichuan cuisine made at home.
- Chile Verde - a quick and easy pork recipe.
- Instant Pot Pork Stew - a hearty low carb soup .
Keto Stir Fry | Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) ground pork
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) olive oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Sesame Oil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Ginger
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Soy Sauce
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Sambal Olek , or other spicy red chili sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Lemon Juice
- ▢ 2-3 ( 2 ) Green Chili’s sliced , jalapenos, serranos, or bird’s eye chilis, depending on how hot you want your dish
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 50 g ) Chopped Green Scallions
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 8 g ) chopped cilantro
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) head butter lettuce
Instructions
- In a 10-inch pan over medium high heat, add oil. To the hot oil, add minced ginger and garlic and let them sizzle for 2-3 seconds. Add the ground pork. Mix well and brown the meat, breaking up all the clumps. You want some crispy parts, but mainly you want to cook the pork well.
- While the meat cooks, chop up the green onions and cilantro. Mix them in a bowl and set aside.
- After about 8 minutes when the meat is almost done, push the meat to the sides to create a small space in the middle. Add the sliced green and red chilis.
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, the sambal olek if using and stir well.
- Turn off the stove and let the pork rest uncovered for 3-4 minutes to cool a little.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle the lemon juice and stir well.
- Separate the butter lettuce leaves and allow your diners to serve themselves some of the spicy pork mixture into each butter lettuce, leaf. Or skip the lettuce and just eat the meat—good either way.
Watch The Video
- You can substitute any kind of ground meat for this recipe.
- If you use leaner meat like ground chicken or turkey, you may need to add a little bit of oil.
- If you plan to meal prep this, make the sauce and ground meat with seasonings ahead of time, but don’t mix in the cilantro and onions until the last minute.
- For the carb eaters, serve with rice. For low carb, serve in lettuce cups or even over a mixed green salad.
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Keto Stir Fry | Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sambal Olek or other spicy red chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2-3 Green Chili’s sliced jalapenos, serranos, or bird’s eye chilis, depending on how hot you want your dish
- 1/2 cup Chopped Green Scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 head butter lettuce
Instructions
In a 10-inch pan over medium high heat, add oil. To the hot oil, add minced ginger and garlic and let them sizzle for 2-3 seconds. Add the ground pork. Mix well and brown the meat, breaking up all the clumps. You want some crispy parts, but mainly you want to cook the pork well.
While the meat cooks, chop up the green onions and cilantro. Mix them in a bowl and set aside.
After about 8 minutes when the meat is almost done, push the meat to the sides to create a small space in the middle. Add the sliced green and red chilis.
Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, the sambal olek if using and stir well.
Turn off the stove and let the pork rest uncovered for 3-4 minutes to cool a little.
Stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle the lemon juice and stir well.
Separate the butter lettuce leaves and allow your diners to serve themselves some of the spicy pork mixture into each butter lettuce, leaf. Or skip the lettuce and just eat the meat—good either way.
You can substitute any kind of ground meat for this recipe.
If you use leaner meat like ground chicken or turkey, you may need to add a little bit of oil.
If you plan to meal prep this, make the sauce and ground meat with seasonings ahead of time, but don’t mix in the cilantro and onions until the last minute.
For the carb eaters, serve with rice. For low carb, serve in lettuce cups or even over a mixed green salad.
Keto Stir Fry | Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe https://twosleevers.com/keto-pork-stir-fry-recipe/
If you’re looking for a tasty and nutritious way to spice up your next meal, then a soy ginger tofu marinade is the perfect solution! This marinade is easy to make and adds delicious flavor to any tofu dish. The combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil creates a savory and delicious marinade that will have your taste buds singing.
Why This Will Take Tofu To The Next Level
- Fast. Create your soy ginger sauce and begin marinating in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. Whisk together some tasty ingredients to create an amazingly flavorful marinade.
- Low Carb . Only 3 net carbs per serving.
- Versatile. Use this for a marinade or dipping sauce.
Tofu is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. One of my favorite ways to prepare tofu is by marinating it in a flavorful soy ginger marinade. This marinade is easy to make and can be used to add a delicious Asian-inspired flavor to your tofu.
How Long Should I Marinate Tofu?
The length of time you should marinate tofu depends on the desired level of flavor. Tofu is a delicate ingredient and does not require a long marination time.
A general rule of thumb is to marinate tofu for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours. Marinating tofu for longer than 2 hours can result in a change of texture.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make soy ginger tofu marinade, you will need the following ingredients:
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Ginger
- Truvia Brown sugar
- Garlic
- Sesame oil
- Red pepper flakes
How To Make Tofu Marinade
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Use to coat the prepared tofu and marinate until ready to cook.
Variations
- Adjust the heat. You can adjust the spiciness level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Swap out the protein. This tofu marinade recipe can also be used for other proteins such as chicken, shrimp, fish, or vegetables.
- Use it for dipping. None of the ingredients in this marinade require cooking before they are safe to consume, so if you are looking for a lovely dipping sauce for an Asian-inspired side dish (such as potstickers or pork wontons ), this marinade can double as a sauce.
How To Use Tofu Marinade
If you’re not familiar with cooking with tofu, you may have stumbled upon this recipe to help give it a more familiar flavor to try for yourself for the first time. If that’s the case, you may be wondering how to put your Soy Ginger Marinade to use.
Here’s a simple way to prepare marinated tofu that is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
- Press the tofu to remove any excess water. You can use a tofu press or simply wrap the tofu in paper towels and press it with a heavy object.
- Cut the tofu into cubes or slices of your desired size.
- Place the tofu in a shallow dish or plastic bag and pour the marinade over it, reserving half for finishing.
- Make sure the tofu is evenly coated with the marinade. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the tofu from the marinade.
- Add the tofu to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the tofu is cooking, add the reserved marinade to a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Once the tofu is cooked, you can serve it with the thickened marinade as a dipping sauce or pour it over the tofu as a glaze.
How Long Does It Last?
Tofu marinade can last for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator when stored properly in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. It’s best to marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for the best flavor.
If you marinate the tofu for longer than 24 hours, the texture of the tofu can start to break down and become mushy.
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- Chicken Thigh Marinade
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Tofu Marinade | Garlic Soy Tofu Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup Soy Sauce
- ▢ 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- ▢ 1 tbsp Minced Ginger
- ▢ 1 tsp truvia brown sugar
- ▢ 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- ▢ 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
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