If you love bold flavors that dance between heat and sweetness, Sweet and Spicy Pork is a dish that deserves a place in your regular meal rotation. It’s the perfect combination of tender, juicy pork and a mouthwatering glaze that hits all the right notes – savory, sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy.
What makes this dish so satisfying is the contrast of flavors and textures. The pork, whether it’s in the form of chops, tenderloin, or stir-fry slices, is cooked until golden and slightly crispy on the edges, while still remaining tender inside. The glaze – usually a blend of ingredients like honey or brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, chili flakes, or sriracha – coats the meat beautifully and creates a sticky, caramelized finish that’s hard to resist.
Sweet and Spicy Pork is also incredibly versatile. You can serve it with steamed rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps for a lighter option. Add stir-fried vegetables or a crisp cabbage slaw on the side for a complete and colorful meal. It works just as well for a quick weeknight dinner as it does for entertaining guests, thanks to its crowd-pleasing flavor.
This dish is a great entry point for home cooks looking to explore sweet-savory fusion dishes. With minimal prep and a few pantry staples, you can achieve restaurant-quality flavor in your own kitchen. Adjust the heat level to suit your taste, go mild with just a hint of chili, or turn it up for those who love fiery flavors.
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or a table full of hungry friends, Sweet and Spicy Pork is a flavorful, satisfying dish that’s sure to become a favorite. One bite, and you’ll see why this combination never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into thin slices
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Green onions chopped
- Salt and pepper black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Add the pork slices to the bowl and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated pork slices to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped green onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the cooked pork slices to the pan and toss with the green onions.
- Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Serve the sweet and spicy pork hot and enjoy!
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This was amazing! The perfect blend of sweet and spicy. My family loved it!
Is Sriracha really spicy? I can’t handle spice! I made it for my kids and they didn’t even eat it. 😞
Sriracha can be spicy, but it’s not the hottest! Maybe try using less or omit it next time? I’m sure your kids will love it. 😊
I think Sriracha is too much for kids too! You could just use ketchup, they might like it better. 🤷♂️
Easy to make! I used chicken instead of pork, and it still turned out great.
Chicken?? I thought this was a pork recipe. Isn’t that gonna change the taste a lot? 🤔
I love that you used chicken! It’s my go-to for everything. Can’t wait to try this now!
Pork? I thought this was a chicken recipe? Confused! -1 star for that.
It’s in the title! Sweet and Spicy Pork! Just read it before commenting. 5 stars for the recipe!
I dunno… the sauce seemed too sweet for my taste. Maybe less honey next time? Not really my thing tbh.
Good recipe, but I would suggest less honey. Just a liitle bit too sweet for my liking. Not bad tho.
I agree! I thought it was a bit too sweet too. Maybe just 1 tbsp would work better?
Nah, I think the honey is perfect! Brings out the flavor of the pork!
5 stars! Simple to follow and tastes great! Who knew pork could be this good? 🍖
I totally agree! This recipe is a lifesaver for weeknight dinners. 😋
Really? I tried it and it was kinda bland. Maybe I did something wrong?
I don’t think you should mix honey and soy sauce. Isn’t that a weird combo? But Iok it was alright.
Great! I didn’t even have green onions but it tasted good anyway. Thanks for the recipe!
Glad you liked it! Green onions make everything better, but it’s awesome that it still turned out tasty. 😊
What’s Sriracha? Can I use regular hot sauce instead? Asking for a friend.
Wow! Easy to make and packed with flavor! I’m impressd. Will make again!
I totally agree! This dish is so tasty and quick to prepare. My family loved it!
Easy? Maybe. But I found it a bit bland. I think it needs more spices or something. 🤔
IDK if 15 min is enough for marinating. I always let it sit overnight. Just saying.
Are you serious? 15 mins should be enough. Don’t overthink it!
Overnight is def best for flavor! I might try that next time. 😊
I don’t know… It was a bit too sweet for my taste. I’d prefer less honey.
I tried this recipe and thought it was too sweet. I guess I prefer savory dishes. Probably won’t make it again.
I can’t cook, but this was simple enough! Taste was decent, my dog liked it more than I did! Woof!
I’m glad you found it simple! Cooking can be tough if you’re not used to it. Maybe your dog’s taste is more refined than you think! 😂
Really? Your dog liked it more? That’s funny! What did they do, beg for more? 🤣 Just remember to keep the Sriracha low if it’s for them!
Loved it! But my husband said it was ‘too sweet.’ He clearly doesn’t have good taste 🤣. 5/5 from me!
Too sweet? Nah, it was perfect! Your husband just needs to step up his taste buds! 🤷♀️
I thought it was too sweet too! But the flavors are great otherwise. Maybe try less honey next time!
This dish is amazing! I can’t believe how quick it was to make. The flavors are to die for! 5 stars all the way!
Yum yum yum! The green onions added a nice touch too. Love this recipe!
Best pork recipe ever! I added some bell pepper and mushrooms. Yum!
Yum! So good! 😀
Easy and delicious! I added some broccoli for a bit of crunch. My kids loved it too. Will make again!
This was sooo good! The sweetness from the honey really paired well with the Sriracha! Definitely a keeper!
Is Sriracha sauce really that spicy? I don’t want to burn my mouth off. Maybe I’ll just use ketchup instead.