Ginger Pork with Broccoli

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 -4 servings
5 from 1 vote

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This Ginger Pork with Broccoli is an easy one-pan dish that will conquer your Chinese Takeout cravings!

Crispy Ginger Pork with Broccoli-2

I think Austin wanted to propose to me all over again the first time I served this ginger pork with broccoli at dinner. To be honest, I created this dish 0without the intent of ever writing down the recipe for sharing! I created it (and then remade it a good 6 more times before it dawned on me that others may want the recipe) because I was craving crispy pork! I wanted Chinese food but didn’t want the post-Chinese takeout stomach ache. This dish came to be because I opened the fridge and saw: pork chops, broccoli, cilantro, and lime juice. The rest of the ingredients (like the coconut aminos, seasonings, and fish sauce) are all pantry staples. I puzzled over how I could make use of all the ingredients and then POOF, a new favorite was born.

Because the pork isn’t breaded, the trick to making it crispy is to cook slowly and in batches. Allowing the pieces of thinly sliced pork chop to brown on each side will give you that lovely, takeout-fake-out texture. After the pork is finished cooking (if you use 1# of chops like I wrote below, it will probably take at least 3 batches), you get started on the sauce. The secret to a thick restaurant-style sauce made with coconut aminos is to (once again) cook slowly. The sauce WILL thicken, it just needs a little time. Patience will go a long way here.

To serve, I toss the pork back in with the sauce, add some steamed broccoli, and then plate it up with fresh cilantro, more lime, and red pepper flakes. You can enjoy it as-is -OR- if you’re ready for some low-digestive impact carbs, serve it over a bed of white rice.

This Ginger Pork with Broccoli features the humanely raised Heritage Breed pork chops from my last ButcherBox delivery! Click HERE to learn more about ButcherBox and how you can have affordable, reliable, trust-worthy grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and humanely raised pork delivered to your door.

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Ginger Pork with Broccoli

By: Cassy
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 3 -4 servings
This ginger pork with broccoli combines crispy pork, a simple salty-sweet stir fry sauce made from coconut aminos, and broccoli for a delicious meal that will satisfy your takeout craving!

Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter sub ghee or EVOO for Whole 30
  • 1 pound pork chops sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 heads broccoli florets trimmed away from stem (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes for garnish
  • 4 lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • For the pork, melt the butter in a large frying or saute pan over high heat. Working in batches, add just enough of the pork slices so that they don't touch one another (crowding the pan will keep them from getting crispy). Sprinkle the tops of the pork with an even amount of the sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Cook on high for 3 minutes, or until they start to look brown, and then flip over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Transfer the cooked batch to a separate bowl and set aside. Continue with the rest of the pork until finished.
  • For the sauce, once all the pork is transferred to the separate bowl, turn the heat down to low. Add the coconut aminos, lime juice, and fish sauce to the pan. Whisk to combine and to lift-off any remaining bits or browned spots left from the pork. Let this sauce simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • For the broccoli, in either a steamer basket over a boiling pot of water or in a microwave-safe bowl, steam the broccoli for 5 minutes, or until the stems are easily pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.
  • To assemble, once the sauce is adequately thickened, return the pork and toss to combine. Add the steamed broccoli and then serve with the fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, and fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Ginger Pork with Broccoli
Amount per Serving
Calories
540
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
121
mg
40
%
Sodium
 
2902
mg
126
%
Potassium
 
1940
mg
55
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
3075
IU
62
%
Vitamin C
 
375
mg
455
%
Calcium
 
220
mg
22
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Donna says

    Donna —  05/26/2016 At 14:38

    Loved this recipe! The coconut aminos gives the dish a subtle sweetness, the lime gives a little zip and the fish sauce…well, who can live without fish sauce? I added some extra veggies that I had on hand and had an amazing meal for my family in an hour. Thank-you!

    • Kelly says

      Kelly —  05/27/2016 At 23:07

      Thanks Donna! So glad we could help you put dinner on the table for the family! And extra veggies is always a good call 🙂

  2. Christa says

    Christa —  01/03/2017 At 15:36

    I don’t have ginger on hand… Do you have any recommendations for a substitute? Or do you think I’ll be okay to leave out?

  3. Ashley says

    Ashley —  03/27/2021 At 17:24

    Do you think it would be okay to make this sauce, but use chicken instead of pork?

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  03/29/2021 At 10:16

      Yes, that’s totally fine, Ashley! Enjoy!

  4. Heather McAllister says

    Heather McAllister —  03/27/2021 At 17:27

    when you try to print, you get the long url for amazon on the links. Anyway to fix this? Can’t wait to try this this week.

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  03/29/2021 At 10:19

      Thank you so much for letting us know, Heather! We’re looking into it now!

  5. Crystal Marston says

    Crystal Marston —  09/05/2022 At 17:11

    5 stars
    YUM! The whole family liked this – limey and delicious. We like to sprinkle sesame seeds on top too. I did not add the 1 tsp salt and it was still plenty salty.

    • Melissa Guevara says

      Melissa Guevara —  09/06/2022 At 14:34

      We are so glad to hear that, Crystal! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. We appreciate it! -Team FF