Mise en place is essential for stir-frying—cut all vegetables uniformly and have your sauce mixed before cooking begins, as the high heat moves quickly and leaves no time for preparation.

Don't crowd the pan—cook ground pork in a single layer until deeply browned before removing, which builds a flavorful fond that enhances your entire sauce.

Bloom your aromatics in oil for 30 seconds before adding vegetables to unlock their essential oils and create a more complex, authentic Asian flavor base.

The apple cider vinegar cuts through the richness of pork and salty soy sauce—taste and adjust the vinegar at the end to achieve the perfect sweet-salty-sour balance.

Stir in spinach in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its vibrant color and tender bite rather than wilting it into an overcooked, dull mass.