Pork Fried “Rice” (Gluten Free + Paleo)

This Paleo friendly Pork Fried “Rice” is better than traditional takeout and so much healthier. It combines tender pork, cauliflower rice, and veggies with a soy free sauce in one skillet making it a quick and easy meal the whole family will love. It’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, nut free, and refined sugar free.

It doesn’t get much better than a recipe that recreates your favorite takeout order with ingredients you can feel good about. This Pork Fried “Rice” not only tastes like the original and is made from real ingredients but it’s also so simple to make. Plus, it only requires one dish to make so clean up is a breeze and there are left overs for days. It’s the ultimate takeout fake out recipe that will leave even the pickiest eater satisfied (and asking for seconds)!

What Makes this Pork Fried “Rice” a Healthier Option?

The average takeout pork fried rice is full of empty calories, high in sodium, and fried in unhealthy oil. With a few simple substitutions, you can transform this popular takeout dish into a meal that is delicious, satisfying, and nutritious.

• Cauliflower Rice: Instead of white rice, this recipe calls for cauliflower rice making it a great grain free option. Once it is tossed in the soy-free sauce, you can’t even notice this substitute. Plus, it sneaks in some extra servings of vegetables which everyone can benefit from!
• Coconut Aminos: Soy sauce is high in sodium and contains gluten so instead this recipe uses coconut aminos. This is a gluten free and soy free alternative that still gives the fried rice a salty and savory taste. I use the Coconut Secret brand of coconut aminos, which you can find here.
• All the veggies: Let’s be real, typical pork fried rice is made up of mostly rice which often leads to feeling hungry shortly after eating it. The solution is to add more veggies to this dish. This recipe is packed with peas, carrots, cabbage, onions, celery, and cauliflower. So not only will this keep you full longer but it will also give you essential nutrients to fuel your body.
• Oil: This recipe uses the coconut aminos sauce to cook the ingredients in and leaves out the ample amounts of oil. The only oil that is used in this recipe is a small amount to saute the onions and it is extra virgin olive oil which is a healthier choice.

Now that you know how to upgrade your favorite pork fried rice, it’s time to talk about how to make this tasty dish!

Let’s Get Cooking

Start by cutting the pork into small cube sized pieces and set aside. Next, dice the onion and heat the extra virgin olive oil in the skillet. Add the onions to the heated olive oil and cook on high heat for 3 minutes or until they become translucent. Add the pork to the skillet and continue to cook on high heat for 5 minutes or until it is cooked through.

While the pork is cooking, cut the celery and cabbage. Remove the pork and onions from the skillet and set aside. Add the cauliflower rice, peas, carrots and celery to the skillet and cook on high heat for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, honey, ginger, salt, and garlic powder to create the sauce. Add the sauce and pork to the skillet and continue to cook on high heat for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and continue to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or until the cabbage starts to sweat and the sauce thickens.

Just one taste of this healthy and easy Pork Fried “Rice” will make traditional takeout a thing of the past. It’s the perfect example of how a homemade dinner can be simple, wholesome, and absolutely delicious!

-Kelsey