This Mu Shu Pork is about to switch up the game on quick and easy meals!
I absolutely love Chinese flavors and this dish packs them all into a perfect bite. And it’s done in minutes!
This dish can be tweaked in a ton of different ways and they’re ALL delicious.
Pork, chicken, beef, mushroom. And just about any veg in the world can be mixed in!
Oh, and did I mention it’s done in less than 25 mins?!
For my favorite version of Mu Shu, I like to use a pork tenderloin w/ cabbage & cole slaw mix. But, as I said, you can use just about anything here!
In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 3 cloves of minced garlic.
Cut a pork tenderloin into thin strips and add to a bowl with 1/3 of the marinade. Set aside for 5 mins.
Vic Trick: I use a pre-marinated teriyaki pork tenderloin and skip that step altogether!
In a large pan or wok set over high heat, drizzle 1 tbsp of sesame oil. I use hot sesame because I like it SPICY! Add in the pork slices and leave untouched for 3 mins before flipping. This will give it a yummy char.
Cook for another 3-4 mins until they are cooked through. It won’t take long since they’re cut thin. Remove from the wok and set aside.
To the same wok, add in sliced cabbage and/or cole slaw mix and saute for 2-3 mins over high heat.
Vic Trick: I am all about the pre-packaged slaws!!! Saves you the step of having to slice anything and they have the best blends! Broccoli slaw is LIFE!
To the cabbage mix, add the remaining 2/3 of the marinade, stir, and cook for another 2-3 mins until the cabbage has softened.
Add back in the pork to the cabbage mixture until it reheats and that’s it!
It’s typically served in a tortilla or lettuce cup or served over rice. But no matter how ya serve it, this stuff is DELICIOUS!
Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments!
Vic’s Tricks To…Mu Shu Pork
Ingredients
- For Marinade:
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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- For Mu Shu:
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
- 12 oz package cole slaw mix or broccoli slaw or 1 head cabbage, shredded
- Tortillas or lettuce wraps or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Cut a pork tenderloin into thin strips and add to a bowl with 1/3 of the marinade. Set aside for 5 mins.
- In a large pan or wok set over high heat, drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and add in the pork slices and leave untouched for 3 mins before flipping. Cook for another 3-4 mins until they are cooked through and set aside.
- To the same wok, add in sliced cabbage and/or cole slaw mix and saute over high heat for 2-3 mins. Add the remaining 2/3 of the marinade, stir, and cook for another 2-3 mins until the cabbage has softened.
- Add back in the pork to the cabbage mixture until it reheats and that’s it! Serve in a tortilla or lettuce cup or over rice and ENJOY!
Happy Eating!
