Why Everyone Loves This Pork Fried Rice
This pork fried rice combines savory pork fluffy rice and colorful vegetables for an easy comforting homemade meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large Skillet
- Rice Cooker
- Knife
- Freezer
- Spatula
- Serving Tray
Ingredients
Fried Rice
- 2 cups cooked pork diced small
- 4 cups cooked rice preferably chilled
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 1 cup mixed vegetables peas and carrots
- 2 eggs eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced fresh
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for flavor
- 1 2 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
Serving
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced garnish
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium high heat until very hot for crispy flavorful fried rice.
- Add sesame oil garlic and pork then cook until pork edges brown slightly throughout.
- Push pork mixture aside and scramble eggs gently until soft fluffy and fully cooked.
- Add chilled rice and mixed vegetables then stir quickly for even cooking and texture.
- Pour soy sauce evenly across rice mixture and toss thoroughly until coated beautifully.
- Cook longer for crispier rice texture or shorten slightly for softer comforting bites instead.
- Sprinkle black pepper and green onions over hot fried rice before serving immediately.
- Serve warm while pork stays juicy and rice remains smoky crispy and flavorful throughout.
Notes
Use chilled rice for crispier texture or fresh rice for softer bites. Freeze cooked pork separately for easier weeknight meals. Stir ingredients quickly during cooking to prevent soggy rice. Customize flavors with spicy sauce eggs or extra vegetables. Store leftovers chilled and reheat inside skillet for best crispy texture and flavor.