Glazed Sesame Pork

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Glazed Sesame Pork, a quick and flavorful recipe that brings sweet, savory, and nutty notes to your plate. Tender pork tenderloin pieces are marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then cooked to perfection and coated in a lusciously thick sesame glaze. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy evenings and pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice or vibrant stir-fried vegetables. Perfect for fans of easy Asian-inspired recipes, this one-pan dish is a must-try for both flavor and convenience!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork tenderloin
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 tsp (grated) Fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin and cut it into bite-size pieces.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Reserve 3 tablespoons of this mixture for later use.

Step 3

Add the pork pieces to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and add it to the skillet in a single layer. Discard the used marinade.

Step 6

Cook the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and fully cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium and pour the reserved 3 tablespoons of marinade into the skillet. Heat it gently, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens into a glaze.

Step 8

Return the pork to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the glaze. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the pork and stir gently to combine.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or alongside vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	749.9 grams (749.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1466

Total Fat 79.70g	102%
Saturated Fat 14.50g	73%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.90g
Cholesterol 308mg	103%
Sodium 5041mg	219%
Total Carbohydrate 70.60g	26%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 52.80g
Protein 122.20g	244%

Vitamin D 36IU	182%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2549mg	54%

*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: 48.2%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 19.0%