Chinese Black Pepper Pork And Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Chinese Black Pepper Pork And Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup oyster sauce*; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon pepper; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 pounds boned pork loin chops (about 4); 1 large red onion, cut into thick slices; 1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 8 ounces (2 qts.) baby spinach leaves; 8 ounces (1 qt.) bean sprouts; 1 cup sliced Japanese or English cucumber

Servings: persons

1/3 cup oyster sauce*
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pepper
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds boned pork loin chops (about 4)
1 large red onion, cut into thick slices
1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces (2 qts.) baby spinach leaves
8 ounces (1 qt.) bean sprouts
1 cup sliced Japanese or English cucumber

1
Heat a grill to high (450u00b0 to 550u00b0). Mix oyster sauce, oil, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Brush 3 tbsp. oyster sauce mixture over pork and 2 tbsp. over onion. Set remaining sauce mixture aside.
2
Oil cooking grate with a wad of paper towels, using tongs. Grill onion and pork, turning once, until grill marks appear, 6 to 8 minutes total for onion and 8 to 10 minutes total for pork. Let rest about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, stir vinegar and sugar into remaining oyster sauce mixture. Add spinach, sprouts, and cucumber, tossing to coat.
4
Divide salad among plates. Thinly slice pork across the grain and arrange over salads. Separate onion slices into rings and lay on pork slices. Drizzle pork with any remaining juices and dressing.
5
*Find in the Asian foods aisle.

670

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup oyster sauce*, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon pepper, 2 medium garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Black Pepper Pork And Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Black Pepper Pork And Spinach Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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