Nina's Teriyaki Pork
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with "Nina's Teriyaki Pork," a savory and slightly sweet dish that’s packed with bold, umami flavors. This recipe combines tender pork medallions with a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce crafted from soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and freshly grated ginger. Seared to golden perfection in a hot skillet and finished with a glossy, thickened sauce, the pork becomes irresistibly flavorful. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish offers a beautiful balance of texture and taste. Pair it with fluffy white rice for the perfect accompaniment, making it an easy, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing meal in just 35 minutes. Perfect for fans of quick, Asian-inspired dinner ideas!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups white rice (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Slice the pork tenderloin into thin medallions, about 1/2 inch thick. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic cloves to make the teriyaki sauce.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, and add the vegetable oil.
Step 5
Once the oil is hot, add the pork medallions in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, pour in the teriyaki sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, and continue simmering the sauce until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Return the seared pork medallions to the skillet and toss them in the thickened sauce until evenly coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pork is fully cooked and the flavors are absorbed.
Step 9
Garnish the teriyaki pork with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Step 10
Serve hot with steamed white rice, if desired, and enjoy your Nina's Teriyaki Pork!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1162.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1735.4 |
| Total Fat 47.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.6g | |
| Cholesterol 308.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6171.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 183.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.2g | |
| Protein 136.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 236.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2898.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories