Pan-Fried Pork with Ginger and Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Savor tender pan-fried pork topped with a vibrant ginger and scallion sauce that adds a fresh, zesty punch. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin medallions, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 4 pieces (about 5 oz each) pork tenderloin medallions
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 4 stalks thinly sliced scallions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 pork tenderloin medallions (5 oz each) on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the pork and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature.
3. Step 3: While the pork cooks, combine 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 4 thinly sliced scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Remove the pork from the pan and let rest for 3 minutes. Spoon the ginger and scallion sauce generously over the pork medallions just before serving.