Wondering what to cook with pork loin? Discover 10 easy and delicious recipes – Mytour

Pork loin is a common ingredient in Vietnamese family dishes. If you're wondering what to cook with pork loin to make your meals more diverse and flavorful, let Mytour introduce you to 10 recipes featuring pork loin, from familiar to new!

1. Crispy Pork Loin Nuggets

If you're unsure about what to make with pork loin that both adults and kids will love, try the crispy pork loin nuggets. These nuggets are easy to eat, with a crispy outer layer and juicy, sweet pork inside. 

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Pork loin nuggets are delicious on their own or paired with mixed cabbage, curry, or rice. Popular in Japan and Korea, there are many ways to prepare them. Mytour will guide you through a simple Vietnamese-style recipe that's sure to be tasty and enticing.

Ingredients:

• 500g pork loin (serving for 2 people)
• 2 eggs
• Bread crumbs, flour
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch, ½ tablespoon pepper
• Vegetable oil

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Method:

• Step 1: Wash the meat thoroughly and cut it into slices about 1.5 - 2cm thick. Tenderize the meat or use a knife to score it on the surface to absorb the seasoning and cook quickly.
• Step 2: Marinate the meat with cornstarch and pepper to enhance the flavor.
• Step 3: Coat the meat in the following order: flour - eggs - bread crumbs.
• Step 4: Wait for the oil to heat up and fry the meat until golden and crispy.

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2. Soy Sauce Braised Pork Shoulder

When it comes to deciding what delicious dish to make with pork shoulder for rice meals, soy sauce braised pork shoulder is a must-try. Soy sauce braised pork shoulder is very easy to eat and suits the taste of most Vietnamese people. It's also a familiar dish in many Vietnamese families. A flavorful piece of meat eaten with hot rice is incredibly satisfying!

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Ingredients:

• 500g pork shoulder
• Garlic, onions
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• Sugar, chicken stock powder, ground pepper
• Vegetable oil

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the pork by slicing it into bite-sized pieces
• Step 2: Marinate the pork with minced garlic, onions, chicken stock powder, ground pepper, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.
• Step 3: Heat some vegetable oil in a pan and wait for it to become hot. Then add the pork and stir-fry evenly.
• Step 4: Cook the pork over low heat until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.

3. Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry

Wondering what delicious dish to make with pork shoulder? You can opt for an easy yet incredibly tasty sweet and sour stir-fry. Sweet and sour pork stir-fry is a popular choice for many, from adults to kids. The flavorful combination of sweet and tangy sauce with tender pork makes it a delightful dish to enjoy with steamed rice.

Ingredients:

• 350g pork shoulder
• Cornstarch
• Onions, garlic
• Vegetable oil, salt, pepper, water

* Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

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Instructions: 

• Step 1: Prepare and marinate the meat: Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces, marinate with some prepared garlic and onion, add cornstarch and pepper to taste.
• Step 2: Make the sweet and sour sauce: Stir-fry onions, garlic, pineapple, add a little water and bring to a boil. You can add cornstarch to the mixture to thicken it.
• Step 3: Coat the meat with flour and deep-fry in oil for about 15 minutes until golden brown on both sides, then remove and drain excess oil.
• Step 4: Stir-fry the meat with the sauce: Sauté the remaining garlic and onion until fragrant, pour in the prepared sauce and simmer gently, then add the fried meat and stir until the sauce thickens before turning off the heat.

4. Pork loin with lemon apple sauce 

Aside from the usual methods like boiling, stir-frying, and frying, what else can you make with pork loin to switch up your meals? Mytour introduces you to pork loin with lemon apple sauce. Fruit sauces add a unique and delicious flavor to dishes, making them an enticing option for a change. Pork with lemon apple sauce goes well with rice or bread.

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Ingredients:

• 200g pork loin 
• 1/3 of a yellow lemon
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 30g butter 
• 200g potatoes 
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 50g flour 
• 200ml apple juice
• Cooking oil

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Instructions:

• Step 1: Wash the potatoes, cut the chayote, and parboil them. 
• Step 2: Prepare the meat by slicing it into 1cm thick slices and tenderizing it with a meat mallet.
• Step 3: Coat the meat with a mixture of flour, pepper, and salt for about 5 minutes.
• Step 4: Heat 15g of butter and a little cooking oil in a pan, then fry both sides of the meat until cooked through (about 3 minutes). Remove the meat from the pan.
• Step 5: In the same pan used to fry the meat, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add potatoes and meat, season with sugar and salt.
• Step 6: Pour in apple juice, add a few thinly sliced lemon slices, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, then turn off the heat. 

5. Pork loin wrapped with crispy fried vegetables 

One of the enticing dishes in the list of what to cook with pork loin is the pork loin wrapped with crispy fried vegetables. This dish is both familiar and new because it looks like Korean fried kimbap and has a unique flavor. Pork loin wrapped with crispy fried vegetables is not only delicious but also nutritious as it contains protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

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Ingredients:

• 300g pork loin
• 1 handful of Cove beans
• 1 carrot
• 1 packet of shiitake mushrooms
• A handful of perilla leaves
• Seasonings: salt, pepper
• Cornstarch, tempura flour
• Toothpicks

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Method:

• Step 1: Clean the pork loin and slice thinly
• Step 2: Cut the green beans, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots into 5cm pieces
• Step 3: Tenderize the meat with a mallet, season with salt and pepper for flavor
• Step 4: Layer the ingredients on the pork: a perilla leaf, 1-2 carrot sticks, 1 green bean, some mushrooms. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks. Coat with a mixture of tempura flour and cornstarch
• Step 5: Deep fry: Heat oil and fry the rolls for about 12 minutes until golden brown, then drain excess oil

6. Pork Floss

Pork floss, also known as shredded pork, is a familiar dish in every household. Pork floss is convenient because it can be used in many dishes such as sticky rice, sandwiches, rice, rice cakes, porridge, etc. Moreover, pork floss can be preserved for a long time if stored properly. Making pork floss at home is both delicious and satisfying. If you're looking for ideas on what to make with pork loin, pork floss is a great suggestion!

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Ingredients:

• 1kg pork loin
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
• 2 bulbs dried shallots

Instructions:

• Step 1: Rinse the pork thoroughly, cut along the meat fibers into small pieces, boil with some crushed dried shallots until the meat is cooked, then remove and let it cool.
• Step 2: Season the meat with fish sauce and seasoning powder.
• Step 3: Simmer the meat with 2 bowls of water until the liquid in the pot is about 1/3 bowl left, then turn off the heat, remove and drain the water, then shred into small fibers.
• Step 4: Place the shredded meat in a pan with the remaining broth, stir until golden.
• Step 5: Use a mortar and pestle or a blender to grind and puree the meat.

7. Crispy Pork Jerky with Garlic

Pork jerky is an interesting suggestion among the recipes for what to make with pork loin. This is a tasty snack that can also be enjoyed with rice, bread, or fruit salad. Making pork jerky is quite simple, doing it at home is both economical and ensures quality, so you should try this recipe for what to make with pork loin snack!

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Ingredients:

• Pork loin: 7 lạng
• Fish sauce 
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
• 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
• 5 – 6 stalks of lemongrass minced
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons five-spice powder
• 5 tablespoons cashew color
• 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar

Ảnh: Sưu tầm

How to make: 

• Step 1: Wash the pork loin, slice the meat into 1.5cm thick pieces.
• Step 2: Boil the meat until cooked, remove and shred, keep the boiled meat broth.
• Step 3: Mix all the spices evenly, marinate for 30- 45 minutes.
• Step 4: Stir-fry the marinated meat and the meat broth in a non-stick pan over high heat until the liquid is absorbed into the meat. Continue stirring over low heat until the meat is slightly dry, it can be dried in the oven.

8. Pork loin rolls with asparagus

Pork loin, what delicious dish can you make quickly and conveniently? You can consider pork loin rolls with asparagus. This dish has simple ingredients and preparation but offers a flavorful and nutritious experience. Adding this dish to your menu will make your meals more diverse and interesting.

See more: How to make five-spice pork ear rolls

Ảnh: Sưu tầm

Ingredients:

• 350g pork loin
• 200g asparagus
• 10g minced shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• Seasoning powder

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the pork loin by slicing thinly, marinate with minced shallots, black pepper, dried parsley, and seasoning powder for 15 minutes.
• Step 2: Blanch the asparagus in boiling water, then transfer to ice water to keep them crisp.
• Step 3: Roll the marinated pork loin with asparagus, grill until golden brown, or bake in the oven at 250°C for 20 minutes until the pork is cooked through and golden brown.

9. Pork Loin Stir-Fry

Pork loin stir-fry is a delicious and visually appealing dish for those wondering what to cook with pork loin. The simple preparation method yields a tantalizing dish with tender, juicy meat complemented by the sweetness of bell peppers and onions. Enjoy it with steamed rice for a delightful meal!

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Ingredients:

• 350g pork loin
• ¼ each of green, red, and yellow bell peppers
• 20g scallions
• 50g onions
• Chili peppers
• Minced garlic
• Seasonings: sugar, pepper, bouillon powder, oyster sauce, black pepper, butter

Instructions: 

• Step 1: Cut the pork loin into chessboard-like pieces, marinate with seasoning for 30 minutes.
• Step 2: Heat oil in a pan, add the marinated pork and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
• Step 3: Quickly stir-fry the bell peppers and onions, then remove from the pan.
• Step 4: Saute garlic with butter, then add the pork, peppers, and onions, stir-fry over high heat, season with a bit of oyster sauce and black pepper, then turn off the heat.

10. Pork Loin Stir-Fry with Black Pepper Sauce

Pork loin stir-fried with black pepper sauce is a tantalizing dish with a quick and simple cooking recipe. Wondering what delicious dish to make with pork loin? The recipe below will help you prepare a tasty meal on busy days. The pork loin remains tender inside, paired with fragrant, mildly spicy black pepper sauce that perfectly complements rice. Give this dish a try today!

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Ingredients:

• 200g pork loin
• Seasonings: whole peppercorns, ground pepper, olive oil, vegetable oil, sugar, bouillon powder, fish sauce, salt,...

Preparation: 

• Step 1: Wash the meat thoroughly, slice it into pieces about 3-4cm thick, and tenderize it with a specialized hammer to make it soft and flavorful. 
• Step 2: Marinate the meat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a little ground pepper. Add minced garlic and shallots.
• Step 3: Brush a thin layer of cooking oil on a pan, wait for it to heat up, then place the marinated meat on the pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then continue cooking for another 1 minute until the meat firms up.
• Step 4: Prepare the sauce: In a pan, add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, ½ teaspoon of bouillon powder, ½ cup of water, a little whole pepper, boil for 2 minutes then turn off the heat. Pour the sauce over the pan-seared meat.

Hopefully, through this article by Mytour Blog, you will discover more pork loin recipe ideas to make your meals more diverse and delicious. Wishing you success with these recipes in preparing delicious and nutritious dishes for yourself or your family.

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