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Spicy Pork with Asparagus and Chili

Published: Apr 17, 2020 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Tender ground pork, and fresh asparagus in a sweet and spicy chili sauce make a delicious weeknight meal. Served with rice and topped with green onion make an easy and unforgettable meal.

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I am so excited for asparagus season this year. It is one of my favorite vegetables and I love the versatility of all the different recipes I can use it in.

This recipe is an asian inspired recipe using fresh asparagus and spicy peppers. The sauce uses ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, rice wine, honey, and oyster sauce. Some of the sauce is worked into the pork prior to cooking and it has the more delicious flavor!

I love to use ground pork in this recipe because it cooks so quickly and evenly. The ground pork also soaks up all the yummy flavors so well and it blends so well with the sweet and spicy in this dish!

Depending on how much spice you like the peppers are optional. I like a little heat and so do my husband and kids, but if you are not in that boat leave out the pepper, and it will still taste delicious.

I like to serve this with steamed brown (or white) rice, and typically make wontons or egg rolls on the side from our freezer. It is so good, so easy, and excellent for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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What do you need to make Spicy Pork with Asparagus and Chili?

  • Low sodium soy sauce
  • Rice wine (or brandy)
  • Cornstarch
  • Ground pork
  • Sesame oil (or vegetable oil) 
  • Fresh asparagus
  • Fresh jalapeño
  • Ground ginger
  • Oyster sauce
  • Honey
  • Rice vinegar
  • Green onions
  • Salt and pepper
  • Wok or Skillet
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How do you make Spicy Pork with Asparagus and Chili?

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine (or bandy), and cornstarch. Add the pork and gently mix by hand to blend.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and jalapeno. Toss until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus and jalapeno mixture to plate.
  3. Add remaining  tablespoon of oil to skillet. Add the pork and cook until browned, using wooden spoon to break up pork into small pieces, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Return asparagus mixture to skillet. Add oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and green onions (reserve a small amount for topping, if desires) . Cook until pork is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions.
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Spicy Pork with Asparagus and Chili

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine (or brandy)
  • 2 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 ½ tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil) divided
  • 2 bunches thin to medium asparagus, trimmed, cut diagonal into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 small jalapeño, minced with seeds *
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine (or bandy), and cornstarch. Add the pork and gently mix by hand to blend.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and jalapeno. Toss until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus and jalapeno mixture to plate.
  • Add remaining  tablespoon of oil to skillet. Add the pork and cook until browned, using wooden spoon to break up pork into small pieces, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Return asparagus mixture to skillet. Add oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and green onions (reserve a small amount for topping, if desires) . Cook until pork is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions.

Notes

*Remove membranes and seeds for less heat or omit for a mild dish
Adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine
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This post was originally published in 2013 and was updated in 2020 for reader enhancement and enjoyment.

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  1. The Home Cook

    June 27, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    So glad you liked it! When I saw it on your meal plan I was excited. 🙂 It's one of my all-time favorites and I made it a lot this spring. The other day I found some leftover in my freezer, just enough for one portion with some angel hair pasta, and it was delectable.

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    • admin

      June 27, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      I bet it was awesome with pasta....I think I might need to make this again to try that.

      Reply
  2. Joelen Tan

    June 27, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    This looks delicious and I like finding recipes calling for ground pork since it's something I tend to keep on hand in the freezer!

    Reply
  3. admin

    June 27, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    I love it! It is nice to have an alternative to ground beef or chicken.

    Reply
  4. Caroline {TheBarbeeHousewife}

    June 27, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Yum! I have had this bookmarked too, I seriously need to make it. I love the idea of adding double asparagus.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous

    July 19, 2013 at 8:22 am

    It's been a long time before I found this Pork Stir Fry with asparagus and chili. I'm sure my son will definitely like this one. So thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Valentina | The Baking Fairy

    May 01, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    This looks like a delicious dinner idea! I have totally been neglecting asparagus lately!

    Reply
  7. Amy (Savory Moments)

    May 02, 2020 at 8:13 am

    I love Asian inspired meals and I especially love asparagus this time of year! Looks like a delicious spring dish.

    Reply
  8. Jolene

    May 04, 2020 at 5:14 am

    This just screams spring, it looks amazing!

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