Savory Pork Pancit with Soy-Garlic Sauce

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A traditional Filipino pancit highlighting tender pork infused with a rich soy-garlic sauce and tossed with rice noodles and fresh vegetables. This filipino ready in about 40 minutes pairs pork shoulder, rice vermicelli noodles, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 430 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 180 g rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 12 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium sliced yellow onion, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and onions soften.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until pork is browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 1/4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then add 1 large julienned carrot and 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage. Cook for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Add the soaked rice noodles and toss gently to coat with sauce. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the noodles absorb the sauce and are heated through.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, remove from heat, and serve with calamansi or lemon wedges for a fresh citrus finish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Savory Pork Pancit with Soy-Garlic Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Savory Pork Pancit with Soy-Garlic Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Savory Pork Pancit with Soy-Garlic Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Savory Pork Pancit with Soy-Garlic Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Savory Pork Pancit with Soy-Garlic Sauce?

Filipino filipino like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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