Mongolian Pork

Mongolian Pork is one of my favorite dishes to make. It's a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in 30 minutes. This twist on the classic Mongolian recipe uses pork for the protein. The sticky, sweet sauce is balanced with garlic, ginger and soy sauce. It's the perfect easy weeknight meal.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT20M

Rating

4.94 stars (186 reviews)

Keywords

Asian, mongolian, pork, pork tenderloin

Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup water
2 green onions (green parts only, sliced into 2 inch pieces)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (for garnish)

Cuisine

Asian

Steps

Cut the pork tenderloin into 1/2 inch pieces.
Add the cornstarch to a large zip top bag; Add the pork pieces to the bag and seal it, making sure to remove the excess air.
Shake the bag to coat the pork in the cornstarch.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the pork pieces, shaking off excess cornstarch, and transfer to a plate.
Add the canola oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering add the pork pieces in an even layer being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You can cook the pork in batches if you need to.
Cook the pork for 4-5 minutes the flip the pork and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the internal temperature is 140°F.
Transfer the pork to a clean plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and water and stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Add the pork and sliced green onions to the skillet.
Cook for 3 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
Serve over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 329 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 26 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 74 mg
Sodium: 1130 mg
Sugar: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g

Reviews

Helen on 2025-10-22 (5 stars):
It was fabulous. Easy to make and is now a staple
Melissa Hanson on 2025-10-12 (5 stars):
This recipe was very good. Great flavor! We are always looking for new recipes my husband can have as he can not have tomatoes, potatoes, fleshy peppers, eggplant, okra. I found it a little tedious putting the pork in the corn starch but I had 3 lbs to do. 🙄
4theLoveOfFood on 2025-09-05 (5 stars):
Absolutely delicious w a ton of flavor! My family is picky and ate every bit. I recommend it and will make this again!
Silas on 2025-09-03 (5 stars):
What a fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Laura Angle on 2025-08-22 (3 stars):
Agree. Very salty and I’m a salty girl! 😁 Maybe use equal parts low sodium soy sauce and brown sugar?? It was very easy and tasty though.
😵‍💫 on 2025-07-26 (2 stars):
Agreed. Super salty and doesn’t thicken much. I tried again and simmered for 15 minutes to give it time to reduce which made it even saltier.
Natasha on 2025-07-19 (5 stars):
This was so delicious and easy to make! It's a 10 of 10 stars from my boys! Thank you!
Drave on 2025-06-09 (3 stars):
VERY salty. I get the recipe called for low-sodium soy sauce, but still... Also, the recipe calls for black pepper, and yet it is absent of the instructions. The sauce also doesn't thicken that much, despite the ton of sugar. Might have used adding extra corn starch (excluding the one already on the pork). Still tasty, but there is way better and tastier.
A happy mom on 2025-05-31 (5 stars):
Even my super picky 6 year old who almost never finishes meat loves this. She even asked for seconds!!
Cathy on 2025-04-22 (5 stars):
Family fave! Serve over rice, they come back for more. thanks for the recipie!
DiDi on 2025-03-22 (5 stars):
Super good & easy. I had some pork ribs that need cooking and this made them amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I’ll be making it again and again!