Ginger-Soy Glazed Pork Loin
Ginger-Soy Glazed Pork Loin
Ingredients
For the Pork Loin
- 1 1/2 pounds pork loin, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Ginger-Soy Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the brown sugar is dissolved. This is your ginger-soy glaze.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel recommended) over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the seasoned pork loin to the skillet. Sear the pork loin for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned on all sides. This creates a flavorful crust.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Pour about half of the ginger-soy glaze over the seared pork loin in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) is reached in the thickest part of the loin. Baste with the pan juices every 10 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the pork is roasting, pour the remaining ginger-soy glaze into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has thickened slightly. Be careful not to let it burn.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Once the pork loin reaches 145°F (63°C), remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature will continue to rise slightly during this time.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Slice the rested pork loin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Arrange on a serving platter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Drizzle the thickened ginger-soy glaze over the sliced pork. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Ginger-Soy Glazed Pork Loin
Ingredients
For the Pork Loin
- 1 1/2 pounds pork loin, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Ginger-Soy Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the brown sugar is dissolved. This is your ginger-soy glaze.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel recommended) over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the seasoned pork loin to the skillet. Sear the pork loin for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned on all sides. This creates a flavorful crust.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Pour about half of the ginger-soy glaze over the seared pork loin in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) is reached in the thickest part of the loin. Baste with the pan juices every 10 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the pork is roasting, pour the remaining ginger-soy glaze into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has thickened slightly. Be careful not to let it burn.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Once the pork loin reaches 145°F (63°C), remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature will continue to rise slightly during this time.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Slice the rested pork loin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Arrange on a serving platter.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Drizzle the thickened ginger-soy glaze over the sliced pork. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min