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A pan of moo shu pork topped with sliced green onions.
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Moo Shu Pork

This moo shu pork is thinly sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with vegetables and egg, all in a savory sauce. A homemade version of the classic take out dish that tastes even better than what you'd get at a restaurant!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 349kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms stems removed, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage can be green, purple or both
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
  • For serving: flour tortillas or mandarin pancakes, sliced green onions, hoisin sauce

Instructions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until a flat omelet forms, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the eggs and cook on the other side until done, 1-2 minutes more.
  • Remove the eggs from the pan and cut into strips. Cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
  • Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan.
  • Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Remove the pork from the pan and place on a plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Add the cabbage, ginger, garlic and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and cabbage is wilted.
  • Return the pork and eggs to the pan. Stir in the green onions.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey and 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth.
  • Add the sauce to the pan and turn the heat to high; bring to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds or just until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Serve immediately with tortillas or pancakes, extra hoisin sauce and sliced green onions.

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Notes

  1. I like to use pork tenderloin for this dish, but boneless pork chops, thinly sliced pork shoulder or pork loin will also work. I recommend placing your meat in the freezer for 20-30 minutes so it can firm up, this helps to make the meat easier to slice into thin pieces.
  2. You can use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage to save on prep time.
  3. I typically use flour tortillas as a shortcut instead of making my own pancakes. It's not as authentic, but saves a ton of time!

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 809mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g