Japanese Ginger Pork
Japanese Ginger Pork features thin slices of pork infused with a soy, sake, and mirin marinade that highlights fresh ginger. The meat cooks quickly to a tender finish with a glossy, savory-sweet glaze and a punchy ginger aroma—great for a weeknight dinner alongside rice and crisp vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japanese Ginger Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, and ginger until well combined.
- 3
Add the sliced pork and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate for about 1 hour.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sauté the pork in the hot oil until browned and cooked through; discard the marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the pork should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 306.75 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 24.97 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 7.69 g 3%
- Total Fat 18.07 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 4.24 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 77.29 mg High 26%
- Sodium 465.29 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 4.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 7.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 424.79 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 1.13 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Japanese Ginger Pork is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Fresh Ginger, Mirin, and Sake. Each serving provides about 306.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Ginger Pork?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Japanese Ginger Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Fresh Ginger, Mirin, Sake, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Japanese Ginger Pork?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Ginger Pork?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 306.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Ginger Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Japanese Ginger Pork healthy?
- Japanese Ginger Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 306.75 calories and 24.97 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 465.29 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.24 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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