Mandarin Pork
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Mandarin Pork recipe! Tender, marinated pork tenderloin is stir-fried to golden perfection before being tossed in a glossy, citrus-infused sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, and hoisin. The dish comes alive with fragrant garlic and ginger, while a touch of sweetness from sugar balances the tangy zip of rice vinegar. Garnished with juicy mandarin orange slices, sliced green onions, and optional sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe offers bursts of color and flavor perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it over steamed rice or pair with stir-fried veggies for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal! Keywords: Mandarin Pork recipe, citrus pork stir-fry, orange sauce pork, easy pork dinner, flavorful pork skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (optional, for garnish)
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Water
Instructions
Trim the pork tenderloin of any silver skin and slice into thin, bite-sized strips.
In a bowl, combine the pork slices, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to coat the pork evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to form a slurry. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half the pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the cooked pork and repeat with the remaining batch, using the other tablespoon of oil. Set the cooked pork aside.
In the same skillet or wok, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour the orange juice, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and slowly pour it into the sauce while stirring. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked pork to the skillet and toss to coat the pork evenly in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 more minutes to heat through.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding a little more soy sauce or sugar.
Transfer the Mandarin Pork to a serving dish. Garnish with mandarin orange slices, green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 3940 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.9 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3331 mg | 71% | |
*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.
