Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
494 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce
Description
In this Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce recipe, pork loin is cut into one-inch pieces and quickly sautéed to brown. A sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, chili garlic sauce, garlic and ginger pastes, and a combination of vegetable, olive, and sesame oils is poured over the pork and brought to a boil. The broth appears abundant but reduces significantly during a low simmer, concentrating the flavors into a thick, sweet, and slightly spicy coating around the pork.
The final dish offers tender pork coated in a balanced sauce that combines sweetness from the sugar and soy, aromatic pungency from garlic and ginger, and a touch of heat from chili garlic sauce. Green onions can be added as a fresh garnish to introduce a mild oniony contrast.
This dish pairs well with steamed white rice or noodles, where the rich sauce can be soaked up, making it a hearty and flavorful meal suitable for dinner.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. When stored with noodles or rice, either combine or separate based on preference.
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork loin
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
Garnish
- 2 green onions chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the pork in about 1 inch pieces and saute in a pan with the vegetable oil for about 3 minutes over medium-high heat, until the pork is no longer pink and starts to brown.
- In a medium bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Pour over the pork and bring to a boil. You may think there's too much water, but it will reduce. Once it's boiling turn the heat down to low and let simmer for about 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally, or until there's only about 3 tbsp of sauce left.
- Garnish with green onions. Serve over noodles or steamed rice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Combine leftover pork with noodles or rice for convenient reheating, or keep them separate based on personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1389mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 922mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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