Spiced Pork Recipe

Spice Up Your Keto Game: Low-Carb Pork & Kimchi Fusion Feast!

A spiced pork recipe is sure to make any spicy food lover's day. A dieter will enjoy an Asian dish that's low in carbs.

Total Time: 27 - 30 Minutes
Prep Time: 15 Minutes  
Active Cook Time: 12-15 Minutes  
Serving: 3-4

I started the Keto diet in 2018. A year later, I switched over to a low-carb diet. Throughout all this time, I found that it could be very challenging to have any Asian food to be low-carb. So, I tend to create my own version. As much as I love noodles and rice, I know that consuming fewer carbs is better for my health and weight. So, I accept that I won't have my favorite rice or noodles, as long as the flavor remains authentic.

TIPS & TRICKS

What Would be the Best Cut of Pork to Use?

Traidtionally, in Asian cuisine, it will use pork belly which is the same cut used in bacon. But most regular supermarkets do not always carry pork belly. You may see it once in a while. As a result, you may only be able to get it in the Asian or Chinese markets. For me, it is about 45 minutes drive away from home. I would either drive out there making a special trip or buy pork belly in bulk and freeze up a good portion for it to use in the future. Anyway, I chose to use lean meat which is better instead of the cut having too much fat. If pork belly is easily available and it's your preference, feel free to use it.

This recipe calls for thinly sliced pork chops. But there are a few other options which can save you a tons of money. First is regular cut of boneless pork chops. The thickness is at least double of the thinly sliced ones. But you can still manage to slice it thin. Another great option is boneless pork ribs. For this one, you can cut into small bite size instead of slicing it.

The last option I am introducing to you is a big money saver. Whenever boneless pork loin is on sale, I will get that big hunk of meat home. Make sure you have sharp knives. I would spend about 15-20 minutes to cut up thinly sliced pork chops which are just like the kind we use in this recipe and leave about 4lbs of pork loin for roast. It saves me about $3 per pound. Check out this newsletter where you will get the exclusive tips of how to cut the pork loin into different cuts, portions and save a ton of money.

In summary, if budget fits you, go for it. If you want to have the quickest way to make this dish, go for it. Sometimes, there are options fulfilling both criteria. That would be awesome. Sometimes, you must choose one or the other. Choose the option best fits you.

How to Slice the Pork?

1. First of all, check out where the grains are and what directions they are going.
2. Tilt the knife at about 45 degree and slice across the grains, NOT parallel with the grain. This will guarantee tender meat later.
3. A sharp knife is a guarantee for quick and easy cut. You also have a choice to cut it very thin which means less cook time.

What is the role of Shirataki Noodles in this Spiced Pork Recipe?

I do use Shirataki noodles in many other dishes to replace regular noodles made of any kind of flour. If you are interested in how to prepare Shirataki noodles, click here.

What I am going to share with you is about some traditional Chinese or Korean way of serving dishes similar to this one. Shirataki noodles have the similar look of traditional glass noodles which are made of mun bean flour. I personally love to enjoy the noodles dish as is. But many Chinese treat those dishes as side dish and serve with white rice. You will find that Korean do the same as well. So, it is up to you. If you want to stir in Shirataki noodles and enjoy it as a noodle meal or serve the entire dish with white rice, no one is going to judge you. All you need is to enjoy it.

Spiced Pork Recipe and Instructions

Ingredients

1lb Thinly Sliced Pork Chops
1lb Store-Bought Kimchi (mild or hot per your preference)
1lb Extra Firm Tofu (drained and cut into bite size.  Click here and learn how to cut tofu)
2 (8 oz each) Shirataki Noodles (strained)

Seasonings

1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp White Pepper (Black pepper is ok, too.)
1/3 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
1 pinch Sugar
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 1 tsp
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
2 Scallions (chopped and optional)

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add in shirataki noodles and use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut them up. Strain noodles and put them aside for now.
2. Add all seasonings (the first 8 seasonings and 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil) into a bowl and combine well with pork and put it aside for about 20 minutes.
3. Preheat a big skillet at high heat and add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
4. Arrange the pork in a single layer and brown for about 2 minutes on each side.
5. Stir in kimchi, tofu; then Shirataki noodles and cook for another 5-8 minutes until kimchi and tofu are warm through. Add a pinch of sugar to balance out the heat.
6. Stir in sesame oil, salt and pepper to taste and garnish with scallions. Enjoy immediately as is or with steamed white rice.

Spiced Pork Recipe Steps with Photos

4 main ingredients to make this spiced pork recipe

The edge of the knife shows the direction where to slice the pork to get tender meat later.

Slightly tilt the knife to thinly slice the pork

Look at the grains of the meat. It's going to be super tender when it is served.

Adding all seasonings into the meat to marinate it.

Marinated pork covered with a little bit of oil

Single layer the meat on a deep skillet

Cook meat on both sides. 2 Minutes per side.

Stirring in store-bought Kimchi.

Stirring in diced tofu.

Stirring in Shirataki noodles

Garnish with chopped scallions and enjoy immediately.

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