Spicy Pork with Pecans
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this bold and flavorful Spicy Pork with Pecans recipe, where tender slices of pork are seared to perfection and coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and aromatic ginger and garlic. The dish gets a delightful crunch from toasted pecans, while fresh green onions and cilantro add a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect for busy nights, this 35-minute recipe offers just the right balance of heat and sweetness, customizable spice levels with optional red pepper flakes, and versatile serving options like steamed rice or stir-fried veggies. Bring excitement and ease to your dinner table with this quick, satisfying, and protein-packed dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Begin by slicing the pork tenderloin into thin, bite-sized strips. Pat the pieces dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once fragrant and lightly browned, transfer the pecans to a plate and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha, or incorporating red pepper flakes if desired.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the pork strips in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the pork is browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the sauce into the skillet. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Return the cooked pork to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce. Add the toasted pecans and stir them in.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro for garnish.
Serve the spicy pork with pecans immediately over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or alongside stir-fried vegetables if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4294 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 120.9 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2634 mg | 56% | |
*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.
