Not So Sweet Sour Pork with Udon Noodles Clean Eating

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this "Not So Sweet Sour Pork with Udon Noodles," a clean eating recipe that delivers bold flavors without the sugar overload. Tender bites of pork tenderloin are stir-fried to perfection alongside colorful bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks, then coated in a light, tangy sauce made with tamari, rice vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic. Thick udon noodles soak up the naturally sweet-and-savory sauce, creating a wholesome and satisfying dish. Thickened with arrowroot for a gluten-free option, this recipe is perfect for health-conscious foodies seeking balance. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s garnished with crisp green onions and optional sesame seeds for a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal you can make at home. Keywords: clean eating, sour pork, udon noodles, tamari, weeknight dinner, healthy stir-fry recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 g Pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp Arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or no-sugar-added canned)
• 400 g Cooked udon noodles
• 2 Green onions, sliced for garnish
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of water. This will be the sauce.

Step 3

In another small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with the remaining tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Set both mixtures aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and toss in the bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften slightly.

Step 6

Add the cooked pork back to the skillet along with the pineapple chunks. Pour the sauce over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium and slowly stir in the arrowroot slurry to thicken the sauce. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and all ingredients are well combined.

Step 8

Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to ensure they are fully coated in the sauce and mixed with the other ingredients.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the clean, balanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1434.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1617.6

Total Fat 50.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 306mg	0%
Sodium 3661.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 48.5g
Protein 136.3g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 229.8mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3099.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 33.4%

Carbs: 38.8%