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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Dinner

    BBQ Pork Fried Rice

    Jan 31, 2024 · Modified: Mar 1, 2024 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · 11 Comments

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    A quick skillet of BBQ Pork Fried Rice that can be made with pork tenderloin or using leftovers from Slow Cooker Ribs!

    A flavorful sweet and tangy one-skillet dinner that will be ready in less than 30 minutes.

    bbq fried rice with pork ribs.

    For similar dinners try teriyaki chicken, soba stir fry, or Lo Mein!

    Jump To
    • Why It's Yummy
    • Ingredients For Fried Rice
    • How To Make BBQ Pork Fried Rice
    • Tips
    • Freezing And Storing Instructions
    • What To Serve With Pork Fried Rice
    • More Rice Recipes
    • Recipe
    • FAQs
    • Easy Pork Recipes
    • Easy Asian Style Recipes
    • Comments

    Why It's Yummy

    • Quick - similar to dirty rice this dinner ready in less than 30-min!
    • A great ‘’kitchen cleaner’’ - use whatever veggies you have at the moment!
    • Budget-friendly and flavorful

    Ingredients For Fried Rice

    • Pork - use leftovers from slow cooker ribs or use raw or cooked pork tenderloin cut into strips or diced (about ½-1 inch thick). If using raw, add it after the onions and cook on high for about 3-4 minutes on both sides and then continue with the remaining ingredients. 
    slow cooker barbecue pork ribs in foil
    Barbecue Slow Cooker Ribs
    • Rice - a long-grain type of rice. I love using jasmine rice, it has a fluffy texture, not sticky, and is rather soft. Most Chinese restaurants use this for fried rice dishes. 
    • Snow Peas - if using frozen, add them to the pan last minute, they should remain crisp and not very soft or mushy No problem! Substitute these with peas, thinly sliced or diced bell peppers, grated or diced carrots, mushrooms, or corn.
    • Soy sauce - make sure the one you are using is low sodium (healthier!) and gluten-free labeled. If not sure coconut aminos are naturally gluten-free and will work great instead of soy sauce.

    My few comments on the ingredients + don't forget to read the Tips section!

    The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.

    How To Make BBQ Pork Fried Rice

    Saute aromatics. In a wok pan with sesame oil over medium-high heat, saute onion, ginger, garlic.

    Fry the egg. Add eggs and scramble until cooked through.

    pork and snow peas fried in a wok skillet

    Add the rest. Add snow peas, pork (diced, about ½-1 inch thick), soy sauce, Barbecue sauce or leave it for later to drizzle on top (add 1-2 tablespoons or to taste).

    Add rice. Follow with rice and stir until everything is warmed through, reduce the heat accordingly.

    pork fried rice with bbq.

    If rice is straight out of the fridge, you'll need a few minutes more to get it warmed through.

    Serve! Remove from heat and serve with green onions and more Barbecue sauce drizzled on top.

    Tips

    • I also love adding pineapple similar to my sweet and sour chicken.
    • Substitute pork with cooked chicken, turkey, ham, beef strips or tofu.
    • Allow rice to cool - Cook rice until al dente, then transfer it to a fine-mesh strainer, run cold water through it, and let it cool. This stops the cooking process and ensures fluffy rice. In fried rice recipes, it's best to use cooled rice to prevent overcooking and mushiness.
    • Add ons - A classic Asian favorite is mung bean sprouts, providing nutrition and a crunchy element. Add them toward the end, after the rice.

    Freezing And Storing Instructions

    • To Store. Store the leftovers in a larger food container, without squeezing the rice in it tightly. Keep it properly sealed in the fridge for 2-3 days.
    • To Freeze. Freeze fried rice in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

    Rice can spoil quickly; I recommend consuming it within two days or making only what will be eaten on day one.

    bbq pork fried rice in a white bowl with chopsticks

    What To Serve With Pork Fried Rice

    • Salad: Asian or Korean cucumber salad
    • Veggies: Air Fryer Brussels sprouts or zucchini slices.

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    Recipe

    bbq pork fried rice in a wok skillet and a wooden spoon taking out the rice

    BBQ Pork Fried Rice Recipe

    Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    A quick skillet of BBQ Pork Fried rice that can be made with pork tenderloin or using leftovers from Slow Cooker Pork Ribs! A flavorful sweet and tangy dinner that will be ready in less than 30 minutes.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 270 kcal

    INGREDIENTS
      

    • 2 cups cooked rice, (about 1 ½ uncooked)
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 ½ cooked barbecue pork, chopped or shredded, see notes
    • ½ of brown onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 large garlic clove, or two
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce, gluten free or coconut aminos
    • 1 cup snow peas
    • Barbecue sauce to taste
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Saute aromatics. In a wok pan with sesame oil over medium-high heat, saute onion, ginger, garlic.
    • Fry the egg. Add eggs and scramble until cooked through.
    • Add the rest. Add snow peas, pork (diced, about ½-1 inch thick), soy sauce, Barbecue sauce or leave it for later to drizzle on top (add 1-2 tablespoons or to taste).
    • Add rice. Follow with rice and stir until everything is warmed through, reduce the heat accordingly. If rice is straight out of the fridge, you'll need a few minutes more to get it warmed through.
    • Serve! Remove from heat and serve with green onions and more Barbecue sauce drizzled on top.

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    NOTES

    • Pork - use leftovers from slow cooker ribs or use raw or cooked pork tenderloin cut into strips or diced (about ½-1 inch thick). If using raw, add it after the onions and cook on high for about 3-4 minutes on both sides and then continue with the remaining ingredients. 
    • To Store. Store the leftovers in a larger food container, without squeezing the rice in it tightly. Kepp it properly sealed in the fridge for 2-3 days.
     

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    NUTRITION

    Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?@theyummy_bowl and tag #theyummy_bowl! Thank you!

    FAQs

    What rice is best for making fried rice?

    The best rice for fried rice would be any long-grain type of rice. My go-to is jasmine rice, once cooked it has a fluffy texture, not sticky, and rather soft. Most Chinese restaurants use this for fried rice dishes.

    Which oil is used for Chinese fried rice?

    For Chinese or any fried rice dish, it is best to use oil that has a higher smoking point. These oils are: sesame oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocado oil.

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    Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

    Full Nutrition Disclaimer can be found here.

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    Comments

    1. Julia

      December 26, 2021 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      The best and quick weeknight meal to clean up the fridge!

      Reply
    2. Tracy

      February 21, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I LOVE fried rice and the BBQ pork is such a perfect addition. So much flavor. My kids will love it!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        February 26, 2022 at 11:18 am

        hope it turned delicious Tracy!

        Reply
    3. Jill

      February 21, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love creative use of leftovers like this. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        March 04, 2022 at 10:54 am

        thank you Jill, glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Andrea

      February 21, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      What a fantastic use of leftover BBQ ribs. The flavors and texture are perfect. Yum!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        March 04, 2022 at 10:54 am

        thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Mindee Taylor

      February 21, 2022 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this one pan meal!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        March 04, 2022 at 10:54 am

        thank you Mindee!

        Reply
    6. Anjali

      February 21, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Love the spices you added to this recipe and the bbq sauce was genius - it packed in so much flavor with minimal effort on my end! 🙂

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        March 04, 2022 at 10:54 am

        thank you so much!

        Reply

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