Spicy Pork Bowl with Greens & Carrots
Presented by Aaron Hoffman, Director of Marketing
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb. pork tenderloin
- 3 Tbsp. hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- One 1″ piece of ginger, peeled, finely grated
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
- 2 ¼ tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 2 medium carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch collard greens or Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves sliced
- 1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
- Steamed white rice, thinly sliced scallions, and gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste; for serving)
Preparation
- Step 1
Freeze pork tenderloin until firm around the edges, 30-45 minutes.
- Step 2
Combine chili paste, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 2 tsp. sesame oil in a resealable plastic bag (or medium bowl if you aren’t feeling the plastic). Thinly slice pork with a long sharp knife. Add to marinade, seal bag, and knead to thoroughly coat. Let sit at least 10 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Step 3
Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. When oil is very hot, and half of pork in a single layer; season very lightly with salt. Cook, undisturbed, increasing heat to high if needed, until dark brown underneath, about 1 minute. Toss pork, breaking up with tongs or a wooden spoon, and continue to cook, tossing, until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and remaining pork (you may want to briefly remove skillet from heat when adding more oil so it doesn’t spatter). Wipe out skillet.
- Step 4
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high. Add carrots and cook in a single layer, undisturbed, until beginning to soften and brown underneath, about 2 minutes. Add collard greens and toss to wilt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5
Combine vinegar and remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1/4 tsp. sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Step 6
To serve, divide rice among bowls and arrange pork and vegetables over. Top each with some scallions and a spoonful of gochujang; drizzle with dressing.
