Homemade Pork Fried Rice

Ordering pork fried rice was a favorite in my household growing up, so my mom decided to try to make it herself to save some money. The result: A recipe that you family and friends will swear you bought!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons honey
• 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 2 ½ cups cooked rice
• 1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon dry red wine (such as Merlot)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pork, soy sauce, red wine, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and garlic in resealable zip-top bag. Seal and squish the bag to make sure marinade is evenly dispersed over the meat. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight for best results.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drain marinade into a cup and reserve. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven, turning and basting with the marinade frequently, until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium to medium-high heat. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until set but still fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pork, rice, and onion. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 6 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle peas, bean sprouts, and soy sauce onto the fried rice. Stir to incorporate and cook, stirring occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add green onions and mix to combine. Serve immediately.