Sesame Pork and Broccoli

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Sesame Pork and Broccoli recipe. Tender slices of pork tenderloin and vibrant broccoli florets come together in a rich, glossy sauce infused with soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and a touch of honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced with minced garlic and fresh ginger, this dish delivers bold, aromatic bites in every forkful. The quick stir-fry technique ensures the pork stays juicy while the broccoli remains crisp-tender, making it both delicious and nutritious. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for extra texture and served over fluffy white rice or noodles, this 30-minute dish is a fast, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Ideal for busy nights, its wholesome ingredients and simple preparation are sure to make it a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g. vegetable or canola oil)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the pork tenderloin thinly into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water in a separate small bowl. Reserve for thickening the sauce later.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork slices in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add the broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. You may add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli slightly if needed.

Step 6

Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the broccoli.

Step 7

Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the pork and broccoli evenly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Stir the reserved cornstarch mixture, then add it to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and give it a final toss to combine.

Step 10

Serve hot over cooked white rice or noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1862.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2487.6

Total Fat 80.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.6g
Cholesterol 309.4mg	0%
Sodium 5780.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 154.8g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 318.1mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2707.7mg	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: 28.9%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 46.3%