Hoisin Glazed Pork and Asian Slaw Salad is a flavorful fusion of smoky grilled meat and crunchy, refreshing vegetables. It’s the kind of salad that feels hearty and vibrant at the same time, ideal for a light lunch or dinner when you want something bold but not too heavy.
Start by preparing the pork. Boneless pork chops or tenderloin work best for this recipe. Slice them into thin cutlets or strips for faster cooking. In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and a splash of sesame oil. Marinate the pork in this sticky, sweet-savory glaze for at least 30 minutes. The hoisin sauce provides that signature rich, umami flavor with hints of sweetness and spice.
While the pork marinates, prepare the slaw. Use a combination of finely shredded napa cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Add thinly sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and a handful of fresh herbs like cilantro and mint. The variety of textures and colors will make the salad more visually appealing and flavorful.
To make the slaw dressing, whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, a dash of soy sauce, a teaspoon of honey, and a touch of grated ginger. Add a little chili for heat if you like it spicy. Toss the vegetables in the dressing and let them sit for a few minutes so the flavors can mingle.
Grill the marinated pork over medium-high heat until caramelized and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let it rest briefly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
To assemble the salad, layer the slaw on a plate or in a bowl, top it with the glazed pork, and finish with toasted sesame seeds and crushed peanuts for added crunch. You can also drizzle on a bit more hoisin or sriracha for an extra kick. This dish is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy, and it holds up well for picnics or next-day lunches.

Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup Green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Brush the pork tenderloin with the hoisin glaze and place on the preheated grill.
- Grill for 15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with more glaze, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey to make the dressing.
- Add the shredded Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions to the dressing and toss to coat.
- Divide the Asian slaw salad among plates and top with sliced pork tenderloin.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve.
- Enjoy!
Not bad, but I’m not convinced about all that sesame oil. Tastes a bit strong for me, and I’m usually a fan of sesame.
This is the kind of recipe that makes me feel fancy without tons of work. Cilantro and green onions on top? yes.
Gunna try this for BBQ, sounds fun! 🥳
This recipe sounds amazing! Perfect for BBQs! I can’t wait to try it out. 😋
Hoisin sauce? Isn’t that too sweet for grilling? I prefer my pork with just salt and pepper.
I swapped Napa cabbage for regular cabbage and it still worked. Crunch level was different, but overall tasty and not too hard.
Delicious! Will make again for sure! 😍
I followed the recipe pretty closely. Next time I’ll use a little more honey though—mine tasted slightly too vinegary for my family.
Not sure what the fuss is about, it was just ok. Pork was dry. Didn’t really care for the slaw either.
I found it a bit confusing when to add the glaze during grilling. I just poured it all on at the start…
Yeah, I can see how that could be confusing! I usually add glaze in stages, it makes it more flavorful. But pouring it all on works too! 😊
Confusing? Nah, just follow the steps! It clearly says when to add more. Maybe read it twice next time? 🤔
Easy to follow recipe! My kids loved it, even the cabbage. Can’t believe they ate the veggies! 😄
What’s hoisin sauce? Can you just use BBQ? Not very familiar with all these ingredients. 🤔
Can I use chicken instead? All I had was chicken and the kids didn’t let me go to the store.
Is hoisin sauce really necessary? Can I just use ketchup instead? Not sure about some of these ingredients.
IDK, the pork is ok, but slaw? Who need all those veggies? I like my meat with potatoes 🔥.
Not sure about grilling 15 minutes—my tenderloin was thicker and it needed closer to 20. So just watch the internal temp, not the clock.
Good call! 15 minutes is so hit-or-miss depending on thickness. I always trust the internal temp too—145°F saved mine from drying out.
The flavors are balanced but I wish the pork had a stronger glaze. I grilled 15 minutes like it said, but it didn’t look very saucy. Maybe my grill runs cool?
Good flavor, but my pork took longer than 15 minutes. I hit 145°F only after like 22. Also I think my grill heat runs low—just a heads up for timing.
Mine also took longer—maybe 18-20? I was worried I overcooked it, but 145°F after resting was perfect. I think the 15 min is more of a baseline.
Thanks for the heads up! 22 minutes sounds like your grill was running cooler than “medium-high.” I’ll update my timing note—like check temp early rather than rely on the clock.
I followed it mostly, but I swapped sesame oil for olive oil. Big mistake… flavor was kinda flat. Will redo with sesame oil.
OMG soooo delicious!! Wish I could eat this every day. The slaw is super fresh, too!
I just made this too! So good! The freshness of the veggies is awesome. 😍
Looks great, but I wonder if the hoisin is too sweet for my taste. 🤔
The dressing is AMAZING. I was afraid it’d be too sweet with the honey, but the rice vinegar saved it. Also cilantro and peanuts = perfect crunch.
I made this and it was actually really easy to put together. The flavors were awesome! Will make again.
Honestly, I thought it was too complicated. Like, why so many ingredients? 😕
I’m glad you liked it! I found it super easy too. The hoisin sauce gives such a nice flavor!
Is hoisin sauce really necessary? I thought it was too sweet for my taste. Maybe I’ll try less next time.
I’m skeptical about honey in savory stuff, but it balanced the hoisin well. Husband approved.
I don’t eat pork, can I use chicken? Would it work the same?
Couldn’t find Napa cabbage so I used regular green cabbage—still worked but the texture was a bit tougher. Flavor was good, not restaurant-level but I’d make again.
Nice! I’ve done the same swap when I couldn’t find Napa—green cabbage definitely needs a bit more love. Did you massage the cabbage with a little salt or just toss it as-is?
I made it but my grill broke, so used the oven. Still good but not the same.
This was sooo good! My family loved it! Definitely a keeper.
I’m so glad to hear that! This recipe is really easy and flavorful. Definitely one of my favorites too!
It looks nice but I’m not a fan of pork. Can you make it with chicken instead? Is it still good?
I made this for my family and they loved it. The slaw is so refreshing. Will definitely make again!
Okay, confession: I forgot the garlic. Still tasted kinda good, but I can tell it’s missing depth. Recipe’s worth doing properly, lol.
Oof, garlic is like the whole backbone of that glaze 😅 Glad it still worked though—next time it’ll have way more depth!
Way too much garlic for my taste! Next time, I’ll cut that down a bit. 2 stars.
Great recipe! But I missd the cilantro, forgot to buy it! Still turned out fantastic!
This recipe is soooo complicated, man! 10 steps is way too much. I miss just baking it in the oven!
Sounds amazing—Napa cabbage slaw on top of grilled pork is such a good idea. I’m gonna try it with chicken too.
Ooh yes—chicken would totally work with that hoisin/ginger glaze. I’d probably grill the chicken a bit shorter so it doesn’t dry out. Let us know how it turns out!
Made this tonight—wow. The hoisin/ginger glaze smells amazing, and the slaw stays super crunchy. I used a little extra cilantro and it was perfect.
This was delish! Had it for dinner and everyone loved it. The hoisin glaze is a game changer!
Ok but… 145°F on tenderloin is perfect, right? I took it off at like 150 and it was still juicy. Slaw dressing is the star though.
Yep—145°F is the sweet spot for pork tenderloin. The 5–10 minutes of carryover while it rests can keep it juicy even if it reads a bit higher.
Wow, just wow! This recipe is restaurant quality. I can’t believe I made this at home! 🌟
Made this for dinner last night—so good. The hoisin/ginger combo on the pork is legit, and the slaw stayed crunchy even after tossing.
Ugh, my pork turned out dry. I followed the instructions but maybe it was overcooked. 😡
Can I use chicken instead of pork? I’m not really a swine eater 😂
Ok so I forgot to rest the pork (my bad). It was still tasty but the slices were juicier when I did it properly the next time.
That makes sense—resting really helps the juices settle back into the pork. Glad it still turned out tasty though!