Pork and apple are a classic combination, but this quick stir-fry gives them a brighter, more aromatic direction. Mixed Sweet Spices brings warmth from ginger, cinnamon, coriander and fennel, while the mustard and clove notes stand up beautifully to the savoury sauce.

It is colourful, satisfying and ready in about 25 minutes—ideal when you want something different without turning dinner into a project.

🧾 Ingredients

• 500g pork loin, cut into thin strips
• 1½ tsp Mixed Sweet Spices
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 crisp eating apples, cored and cut into thin wedges
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 4 spring onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp clear honey
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 75ml water
• Cooked rice, to serve

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toss the pork strips with the Mixed Sweet Spices and cornflour until evenly coated.
2. Mix the soy sauce, honey, cider vinegar and water in a small bowl.
3. Heat half the oil in a large wok or frying pan over a high heat. Fry the apple wedges for 2 minutes until lightly coloured but still firm. Transfer to a plate.
4. Add the remaining oil. Fry the pork in two batches for 3–4 minutes per batch until browned and cooked through. Avoid crowding the pan.
5. Return all the pork to the pan with the red pepper and white spring onion pieces. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the sauce and bubble for 1–2 minutes until glossy. Fold in the apples and finish with the green spring onion slices.

⏱️ Timings

• Preparation: 12 minutes
• Cooking: 12–15 minutes
• Serves: 4

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Spoon over steamed rice or noodles. Add tenderstem broccoli or sugar snap peas for extra crunch and colour.

💛 Why This Recipe Works

Cooking the apples briefly and removing them keeps their shape. Cornflour helps the seasoned pork brown while naturally thickening the sweet-sour pan sauce.

🌿 Try It With

Boost the aromatic warmth with a pinch of Ground Ginger, or add a little Organic Ceylon Cinnamon for a softer cinnamon note.

🍽️ More Recipes Using Mixed Sweet Spices

• Mixed Sweet Spice Plum & Apple Chutney
• Mixed Sweet Spice Orange-Glazed Gammon
• Hot Mixed Sweet Spice Chai Latte
• Mixed Sweet Spice Carrot Cake
• Mixed Sweet Spice Apple & Pear Crumble

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