Ginger-Soy Glazed Pork with Scallion and Sesame Salad
Roasted pork tenderloin glazed with a ginger-soy sauce served alongside a fresh scallion and toasted sesame salad for balance and crunch. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, fresh ginger, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4, thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil to make the glaze.
- Step 2: Season 500 g pork tenderloin with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then brush half the glaze all over it.
- Step 3: Place the pork on a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes, basting halfway with remaining glaze, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Step 4: While pork roasts, mix 4 thinly sliced scallions, 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl to create a fresh salad.
- Step 5: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Step 6: Serve sliced pork drizzled with any pan juices alongside the scallion and sesame salad for a harmonious meal.









