Pork Fried Rice in Cast Iron

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 6
Delicious Cast Iron Pork Fried Rice recipe for your lunch
in Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 leftover lean pork loin boneless pork chops or 14 ounces leftover lean pork loin boneless pork chops
1/3 cup chopped white onion
1 pinch salt
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons light teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon course ground tellicherry pepper
1 cup leftover cooked chinese rice or 5 1/4 ounces cooked chinese rice
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
430
Sugar
7g
Fat
19g
Pork Fried Rice is a popular Chinese dish which is enjoyed worldwide in various forms. This Cast Iron Pork Fried Rice recipe is a quick and delicious way to use up any leftover rice and veggies you have in the fridge. With a blend of savory flavors from soy and teriyaki sauces, tender pork, veggies, and rice, this dish is a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Cooked entirely in a cast-iron skillet, this recipe also provides a delicious one-skillet option for those who want to save time, cook with fewer dishes and clean up easily.

Instructions

1.Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the chopped white onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onion is translucent for about 2-3 minutes.
3.Add the frozen peas and corn to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are heated completely through. Reserve the vegetables onto a plate.
4.In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the leftover pork. Sauté until the pork is crispy for about 3 minutes.
5.Add light teriyaki sauce, light soy sauce, and course ground tellicherry pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes.
6.Add leftovers cooked Chinese rice to the skillet. Mix everything together and cook for a minute or two. Make a well in the center of the skillet and break 4 large eggs into it. Scramble the eggs and mix them with the rice mixture.
7.Add the reserved vegetables back to the skillet and stir to combine everything. Finish the dish off by stirring in 2 teaspoons of butter. Serve the hot Cast Iron Pork Fried Rice directly from the skillet.

PROS

Cast Iron Pork Fried Rice is a one-skillet dish which is quick and easy to prepare.

It is a delicious and hearty meal which can be customized with any meat, vegetable, or sauce you have on hand.

CONS

The dish is quite filling and contains a higher amount of salt due to the soy and teriyaki sauces.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. A single serving provides around 430 kcal.
Pork is a rich source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals such as B12, zinc and iron. Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates and is low in fat. The addition of vegetables to this recipe also helps to boost its nutrient content.

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