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Mongolian Pork is a flavourful pork dish made with bite sized pieces of pork tenderloin cooked in a sweet and savoury sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic and ginger.

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Mongolian Pork is a simple and delicious homemade alternative to take out food.

This Mongolian pork can be served over cooked rice or noodles to make a complete meal.

This pork recipe takes just under an hour from start to finish and serves four people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this pork, I started by cutting some pork tenderloin into bite sized pieces.

Then I poured some soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger into a mixing bowl.

I mixed the ingredients together well.

I added the pork pieces to the bowl.

I tossed until all of the pork pieces were well coated in the marinade.

I let the pork marinate for twenty minutes.

Then I heated some vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I removed the pork from the marinade and set the marinade aside for later.

I added the pork to the hot skillet.

I cooked the pork until it was browned on both sides and cooked through.

I removed the cooked pork from the pan and set it aside.

I added the reserved marinade to the pan and brought it to a simmer over medium heat.

I whisked together some cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry.

I added the cornstarch slurry to the skillet with the simmering sauce.

I whisked well and cooked until the sauce thickened.

I returned the cooked pork to the skillet.

I stirred until all of the pork was well coated in sauce.

I let the pork to continue cooking in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb all the flavours.

I removed the skillet from the heat.

I added some sliced green onions to the skillet and tossed to combine them with the sauce.

Then the Mongolian pork was ready to serve.

 

I served my pork over cooked rice.

I garnished the pork with more sliced green onions and some sesame seeds.

This tasty pork with a sweet and savoury sauce is sure to be a family favourite.

If you are looking for an easy pork dinner recipe, then you need to try this Mongolian Pork!

 

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Mongolian Pork:

• 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Steamed rice or noodles, for serving

How to Make Mongolian Pork:

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the sliced pork to the bowl and toss to coat the meat evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for more flavor.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the pork slices from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later use.
5. Add the pork to the hot pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side (work in batches if necessary). Remove the cooked pork from the pan and set it aside.
6. In the same pan, add the reserved marinade and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Return the cooked pork to the pan and stir to coat it evenly with the thickened sauce.
9. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
10. Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the pork. Toss lightly to combine.
11. Serve the Mongolian pork over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion for added crunch and flavor.
12. Enjoy!

FAQS:

How should I store the Mongolian Pork? Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Can I use other types of meat instead of pork? Yes, you can use beef, chicken, or even tofu as a substitute for pork in this recipe. Adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the protein you choose.

What side dishes go well with Mongolian Pork? Mongolian Pork pairs well with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. You can also serve it with steamed vegetables or a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

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