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20-Min Ginger Pork Skillet

Tender pork loin slices glazed in a bright ginger-soy sauce with a whisper of heat. Ready in 20 minutes, tastes like the Japanese restaurant version.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
32g
20-Min Ginger Pork Skillet
simplequickjapaneseporktenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Stir together soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add half the pork slices in a single layer. Cook 90 seconds per side without stirring until lightly golden.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer cooked pork to a plate. Repeat with remaining pork. Return all pork to skillet.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the ginger-soy sauce over pork and toss for 30 seconds until coated and glossy.

  6. Step 6

    Scatter scallions on top. Serve immediately over rice or with noodles.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • microplane or box grater
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula

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