While Ginger Sautéd Pork is a classic, this garlic-miso version is just as delicious—and possibly even more addictive with its rich, savory-sweet flavor! The umami-packed miso glaze with a garlicky kick pairs perfectly with rice, making it a must-try main dish.
20 minutes
Rinaty
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 3
Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 12 oz thinly-sliced pork loin
- 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- A1 tbsp. Japanese mayonnaise
- A1 tbsp. sake (or dry white wine)
- A1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- A1 tsp. garlic paste or minced garlic
- ASalt and pepper (to taste)
- B2 tbsp. awase miso (or your preferred miso paste)
- B2 tbsp. mirin
- B1 tbsp. soy sauce
- B1 tbsp. sake
- B2 tsp. sugar
- B1/2 tsp. garlic paste or minced garlic
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Place the pork in a bowl and add all A ingredients (Japanese mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. sake, ½ tbsp. soy sauce, ½–1 tsp.garlic, salt, and pepper). . Mix well and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- 2
While marinating, mix all the B ingredients ( miso, mirin, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 tbsp. sake, sugar, and ½ tsp. garlic) in a separate bowl to make the garlic miso sauce.
- 3
After marinating, coat each pork slice lightly with flour.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pork slices one by one, spreading them out evenly to avoid overlapping.
- 5
Cook until both sides are browned. Then pour in the garlic miso sauce (B) and stir to coat the pork evenly. Simmer briefly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
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Tips & Notes
・ Tenderizing tip: Marinating with mayonnaise and spreading each slice flat while cooking helps keep the pork tender.
・ Flavor balance: You can adjust sweetness or saltiness by modifying the amount of sugar or soy sauce in the sauce.
・ Protein alternatives: Chicken thighs or sliced beef can be used instead of pork.
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