Sesame Pork and Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Sesame Pork and Broccoli recipe. Tender slices of pork tenderloin and vibrant broccoli florets come together in a rich, glossy sauce infused with soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and a touch of honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced with minced garlic and fresh ginger, this dish delivers bold, aromatic bites in every forkful. The quick stir-fry technique ensures the pork stays juicy while the broccoli remains crisp-tender, making it both delicious and nutritious. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for extra texture and served over fluffy white rice or noodles, this 30-minute dish is a fast, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Ideal for busy nights, its wholesome ingredients and simple preparation are sure to make it a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g. vegetable or canola oil)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Slice the pork tenderloin thinly into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.
Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water in a separate small bowl. Reserve for thickening the sauce later.
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork slices in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add the broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. You may add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli slightly if needed.
Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the broccoli.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the pork and broccoli evenly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir the reserved cornstarch mixture, then add it to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and give it a final toss to combine.
Serve hot over cooked white rice or noodles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1392 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*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.
