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Published: December 23, 2020 Last Modified: December 23, 2020 By Sara 13 Comments

Moo Shu Pork

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This moo shu pork is thinly sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with vegetables and egg, all in a savory sauce.

This moo shu pork is thinly sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with vegetables and egg, all in a savory sauce. A homemade version of the classic take out dish that tastes even better than what you’d get at a restaurant!

My family loves when I make their favorite Asian dishes at home including fried wontons, honey chicken and this simple but satisfying moo shu pork.

This moo shu pork is thinly sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with vegetables and egg, all in a savory sauce. This moo shu pork is thinly sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with vegetables and egg, all in a savory sauce.

Moo shu pork with eggs, green onions and cabbage in a skillet.

Whenever we order take out, I have to get a carton of moo shu pork. I love all the different flavors and textures wrapped up inside a warm pancake! My homemade version uses ingredients that are easy to find, yet still has that great restaurant taste.

What is moo shu?

Moo shu is thought to have originated in the northern part of China, and has been popular in America since the 1960’s. This dish consists of meat or seafood cooked with cabbage and eggs in a light sauce. Moo shu is typically served with a side of warm Mandarin style pancakes, sliced green onions and hoisin sauce. Many Chinese restaurants offer table side service where they roll up the meat mixture in the pancakes to order.

Cooked strips of pork in a pan.

How do you make moo shu pork?

Cook the eggs into a flat omelette, then cut the egg into strips and set aside. Sear thinly sliced pork tenderloin until golden brown, then set it aside with the eggs. Place cabbage, ginger and mushrooms in the pan and cook until tender. Return the pork and eggs to the pan, then pour sauce over everything. Simmer until the sauce is thickened, then spoon the moo shu into pancakes and serve.

Shredded cabbage and sliced mushrooms in a skillet.

Tips for the perfect stir fry

  • I like to use pork tenderloin for this dish, but boneless pork chops, thinly sliced pork shoulder or pork loin will also work. I recommend placing your meat in the freezer for 20-30 minutes so it can firm up, this helps to make the meat easier to slice into thin pieces.
  • You can use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage to save on prep time.
  • Shiitake mushrooms are a type of Asian mushroom that can be found in the produce area of most grocery stores. If you can’t find this variety, feel free to use button or oyster mushrooms instead.
  • I typically use flour tortillas as a shortcut instead of making my own pancakes. It’s not as authentic, but saves a ton of time!

Cooked cabbage and mushrooms with pork, eggs and green onions on top.

Moo shu pork flavor variations

This dish is great as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.

  • Protein: Instead of pork, try chicken breast, flank steak or shrimp.
  • Veggies: Feel free to add more vegetables to the mix such as shredded carrots,bamboo shoots, sliced white onion or green bell peppers.
  • Seasonings: Add some sriracha or red chili flakes for a kick of spicy flavor.

Moo shu pork served inside tortillas.

Skip the take out and make this moo shu pork at home instead; you’ll be glad you did!

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Moo shu pork with eggs, green onions and cabbage in a skillet.
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Moo Shu Pork

This moo shu pork is thinly sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with vegetables and egg, all in a savory sauce. A homemade version of the classic take out dish that tastes even better than what you'd get at a restaurant!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 349kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms stems removed, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage can be green, purple or both
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
  • For serving: flour tortillas or mandarin pancakes, sliced green onions, hoisin sauce

Instructions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until a flat omelet forms, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the eggs and cook on the other side until done, 1-2 minutes more.
  • Remove the eggs from the pan and cut into strips. Cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
  • Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan.
  • Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Remove the pork from the pan and place on a plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Add the cabbage, ginger, garlic and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and cabbage is wilted.
  • Return the pork and eggs to the pan. Stir in the green onions.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey and 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth.
  • Add the sauce to the pan and turn the heat to high; bring to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds or just until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Serve immediately with tortillas or pancakes, extra hoisin sauce and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 809mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g
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    Comments

    1. Karen says

      December 2, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      I find it hard to hit the mark on asian sauces. This was perfect. I loved the crunch of the cabbage. I will add this to my dinner recipes.

      Reply
    2. Katie says

      February 20, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      I used chicken and it came out marvelous! Perfect combination of seasonings.

      Reply
    3. Claudette Chambers says

      February 12, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      There’s only myself to cook for at times and it’s a great time to learn these delicious recipes on my grandkids. I might add this is the first well third dish I’ve tried from here and I loved them

      Reply
    4. Betsy says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I love this! I’ve been looking for some good recipes to use oyster mushrooms! So glad to have found this one!

      Reply
    5. Shelley says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Wow – this is so easy to make! Why bother with takeout, especially when you can control exactly what’s in it when you make it at home! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Erin says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      I was craving Moo Shu Pork and looking for a recipe, so we didn’t have to order out. Thank you. Looks amazing!

      Reply
    7. Sandra says

      December 30, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good!! Everyone at my house really loved it!

      Reply
    8. Cathy says

      December 30, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      LOVE these flavors! I’ll definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    9. Kevin says

      December 30, 2020 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      I love trying new pork recipes! This one was spot on!

      Reply
    10. Patricia says

      December 30, 2020 at 5:37 am

      5 stars
      So glad to have this recipe! I love moo shu pork but have never tried it at home. Yum!

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      December 29, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! My family is going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try!

      Reply
    12. Catalina says

      December 29, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      A must try recipe for sure! My family will love it for sure!

      Reply
    13. Erin says

      December 28, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      This moo shu pork is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

      Reply

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