I’m excited to share this recipe. While planning Whole30 meals, I love developing new sauces and flavor combinations, and this Whole30-style hoisin is one of my favorites. It transforms a simple stir-fry into something special. The method is quick and straightforward: sauté thinly sliced pork until crispy, set it aside, then cook broccolini and green onions in the same pan. Return the pork, toss everything with the hoisin sauce, and serve. You can also substitute chicken thighs or breasts if you prefer.
Hoisin Crispy Stir Fry
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
5 from 3 reviews
- Author: nocrumbsleft
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Whole30-style hoisin is a game-changer. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and perfect for coating crisped pork and tender broccolini. Make the sauce ahead and use it to elevate other proteins and vegetables throughout the week.
Ingredients
For the stir fry:
- 1 lb pork loin, sliced as thinly as possible
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided (more if needed)
- 12 oz broccolini, florets and stems cut into bite-sized pieces (discard woody ends)
- 4 green onions, cut into 1/2″ pieces
- Whole30 Hoisin Sauce (see below)
For the Hoisin Sauce:
- 4 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 Tbsp compliant almond butter
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced or pressed
- 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
For the stir fry:
Cut the pork into very thin strips. Toss the pork with salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Let it marinate 5–10 minutes.
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over high heat in a large skillet. When the oil is hot, arrange the pork in a single layer and cook about 3 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the other, until edges are crisp. Remove and set aside. Cook in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan.
In the same pan, add the broccolini with a pinch of salt and 1 Tbsp oil. Cook about 2 minutes, then add the green onions and cook another 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
Return the pork to the pan, toss everything together for about 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
For the Hoisin Sauce:
Combine all sauce ingredients in a small food processor or bowl and blend until smooth.
Add about 4 Tbsp of the sauce to the pork and vegetables and toss until everything is well coated. Taste and add more sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cook’s Tip: If you prefer, use chicken thighs or breasts instead of pork. For a non-olive oil option, substitute clarified butter or a compliant cooking fat. The hoisin-style sauce keeps well in the fridge for several days and is great on other proteins and roasted vegetables.