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Have you ever been craving a Chinese food takeaway but didn’t want to go through the hassle of making a complicated dish? This easy and delicious pulled pork chow mein is perfect for those nights when you just don’t have time to cook. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover pork from a previous meal. So what are you waiting for? Grab your chopsticks and get ready to chow down!

chow mein with pulled pork leftovers uk recipe

Leftover pulled pork shoulder recipe

Pork shoulder may not be the most glamorous cut of pork, but it is certainly one of the most versatile. Whether you slow-cook it for pulled pork sandwiches or chop it up for chow mein, this inexpensive cut of pork can provide plenty of delicious meals. And if you happen to have leftovers, they can be easily transformed into new dishes.

For example, leftover pulled pork can be used in enchiladas, tacos, or quesadillas. Or, if you’ve cooked a pork roast, the leftovers can be used to make soup, sandwiches, or even pizza.

Our leftovers made 2 extra dinners for a family of 4 (this recipe and pulled pork with egg fried rice), and what I love about cooking this way is that it saves money and time when making meals.

vegetable ingredients for pork chow meim — VEGETABLES USED

What vegetables to use for chow mein

I used what needed to use from the fridge as I don’t like to waste food, but you can use whatever vegetable you like. Other vegetables you may want to use are mushrooms, mini corn, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts are a great addition to any chow mein.

Recipe Ingredients

For 4 -5 servings you will need the following ingredients:

2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
250 g Egg Noodles
2 cups Pulled Pork (leftover pork) OR whatever amount you have leftover
1 Red Pepper (chopped)
6 Spring Onions (Chopped)
4 Cloves of Garlic (finely chopped)
2 Carrots (grated)
½ Broccoli

Marinade For Pulled Pork

1 tsp Garlic Powder (granules)
1 tbsp Ground Ginger
1 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari Sauce)
2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Salt

Chow Mein Sauce

4 tbsp Oyster Sauce
4 tbsp Soy Sauce
4 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Chilli Sauce (or 1 tsp chilli powder)
1 tsp Salt

How to make pork chow mein with leftover pulled pork

STEP 1: Add the marinade to the pork, mix thoroughly and set aside.
STEP 2: Chop the veg and make the sauce in a bowl.
STEP 3: Cook the noodles per packet instructions and set aside.
STEP 4: Heat the pan/wok with the vegetable oil on medium to high heat and fry the spring onions and garlic for 1 minute and then add the broccoli, carrots and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the pork and cook until heated through.
STEP 5: Add the noodles and the chow mein sauce. Mix thoroughly and continue to cook until heated through and hot. Serve immediately.

TOP TIPS

Preparation is key to this recipe so make sure you have your vegetables chopped, pork in the marinade, noodles cooked and ready, and the chow mein sauce mixed and ready to go before you heat the pan!

You can also use leftover turkey instead of pork in your chow mein.

Leftovers

There probably won’t be any leftovers as this dish is super tasty, and my family went back for seconds! But if you do have any left, don’t reheat it, as the leftover pork has already been heated twice.

If you like noodle dishes, you may like my noodles with Thai peanut sauce recipe!

Easy Chinese Pulled Pork Chow Mein Takeaway Style

Rachel

Make leftover pulled pork into another tasty dish with this morish chow mein recipe.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories 549 kcal

Equipment

1 Wok