BBQ Pork Chow Mein
This bbq pork chow mein is delicious, comforting, and easy to make! Anyone who loves Chinese style noodles is going to love this perfectly savory and slightly sweet chow mein that totally hits the spot with every bite! It's way better than takeout!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb. dried Chinese egg noodles ((See Notes 1 & 2 below))
- 1/2 lb. BBQ pork, (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil ((or any neutral flavored oil))
- 1 medium carrot, (peeled and cut into thin strips)
- 1/2 onion, (sliced thinly)
- 100 grams fresh bean sprouts, (rinsed)
- 1-2 stalks green onions (cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Make sure the carrots, onions, bean sprouts, green onions, and bbq pork are all cut/prepared and ready before you start cooking.
- 2
Combine light soy sauce, honey, salt, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small bowl and stir. Set aside.
- 3
Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. At the same time, heat a wok (or large skillet) over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chow mein noodles to the pot of boiling water, reduce heat to medium, and stir with chopsticks to loosen, about 1 minute.
- 5
To the wok, add the oil, then add sliced onions and carrots. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add the BBQ pork to the pan and cook about 1 minute.
- 7
Drain the noodles in a colander and quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Using kitchen shears, make 2-3 cuts through the noodles.
- 8
Stir the reserved sauce and add to the wok, mixing with all the ingredients. Add the bean sprouts.
- 9
Add the chow mein noodles and green onions to the wok.
- 10
Using two spatulas or two cooking spoons, lift and toss all the ingredients in the wok to mix.
- 11
Continue to mix until noodles are heated through and ingredients are well combined. No liquid should remain at the bottom of the wok.