Miso Ginger Pork
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Miso Ginger Pork
Description
The Miso Ginger Pork recipe starts with thinly sliced pork loin marinated briefly in fresh ginger juice mixed with sake and soy sauce, which tenderizes and infuses the pork with gentle heat and umami. After marination, the pork is seared in neutral oil without moving for a crisp, even browning. A sauce made from soy sauce, sake, mirin, miso paste, sugar, and a touch of grated ginger is added, creating a savory-sweet glaze that coats the meat. This process results in tender pork pieces with a rich, slightly sweet, and deeply savory flavor from the miso and aromatics.
Serving the pork with shredded green cabbage, thin Japanese cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes adds a fresh, crisp contrast that cuts through the richness. The dish can function as a protein-centric entrée accompanied by simple sides or as part of a Japanese-style meal.
The marinade utilizes separated ginger juice for gentler infusion, while reserving grated ginger for the final sauce. Cooking the pork in a single layer ensures optimal searing and flavor development. The sauce coating technique, spooning over and flipping the meat, ensures even seasoning. This recipe requires careful timing to avoid overcooking thin slices and maintains balance between the miso and ginger.
Ingredients
- ½ lb pork loin find it at a Japanese market or you can slice meat thinly at home, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
For the Marinade
- 2 inches ginger (grated; separate the juice from the grated ginger)
- 1 Tbsp sake
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
For the Seasonings
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sake
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 1 Tbsp miso paste I used Hikari Miso® Organic White Miso
- 1 tsp sugar
To Serve (optional)
- ¼ head green cabbage (shredded)
- ¼ cucumber sliced, Japanese or Persian varieties
- 6 cherry tomato
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
To Marinate the Meat
- Grate 2 inches ginger. Squeeze out the ginger juice and add it to a bowl or tray for marinating the pork. Set aside 1 tsp grated ginger to use later.
- To the ginger juice, add 1 Tbsp sake and ½ Tbsp soy sauce. Then, add ½ lb thinly sliced pork loin.
- Flip and coat the pork with the marinade. Set aside.
To Cook the Miso Ginger Pork
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the seasonings: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sake, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp miso, and 1 tsp sugar.
- Add 1 tsp grated ginger and mix well. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the meat in a single layer and allow it to sear. For an even sear, it’s best not to touch or move the meat around.
- Flip the meat and cook the other side until no longer pink. Then, add the seasonings mixture to the pan.
- Coat the meat with the sauce using a spoon. Flip once to make sure the meat is seasoned on both sides.
To Serve
- Serve immediately. If you‘d like, shred ¼ head green cabbage and slice ¼ Japanese or Persian cucumber and divide, along with 6 cherry tomatoes, onto individual plates of Miso Ginger Pork. Serve it with a salad dressing of your choice, such as Japanese Sesame Dressing.
To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for a month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 811mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 379IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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