These Teriyaki Pork Noodles Recipe are a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that combines the flavors of Asian cuisine with tender pork and thick ramen noodles. It's a great way to enjoy one of your takeout favorites without leaving the house.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy Pork Noodles recipe.
- Teriyaki Pork Noodles are a quick easy weeknight dinner.
- The ingredients are affordable. So no worrying about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
- You can also adjust the teriyaki sauce to suit your tastebuds.
- It's a balanced meal that cooks in one pot so you don't have to worry about a lot of dishes to clean up after dinner
Ingredient List
- vegetable oil
- ground pork
- carrot
- red bell pepper
- green onions
- sesame oil
- fresh ramen noodles
- teriyaki sauce or store-bought
- sesame seeds
Equipment
- Saute Pan, 5 quart
- Cutting Board
- knife
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Wooden Spoon
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add ½ Tablespoon oil to heat. Sauté pork for 4 minutes then set aside. Clean the pan with a kitchen towel.
Step 2: Add the rest of the oil and saute carrot and bell peppers for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add green onions with pork. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 4: Add sesame oil to the same skillet and add noodles. Pour in teriyaki sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- I like to use fresh ramen noodles from the refrigerated section instead of dried noodles because there is no need to cook the noodles. However, you can use dried noodles just cook them to al dente according to the package directions first.
- We love the flavor that the teriyaki sauce gives these noodles. But, if you are not a fan of teriyaki you can use light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, or even dark soy sauce in the sauce instead.
- Sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or spring onions work great as a beautiful garnish for this juicy pork recipe.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe?
- Out of ground pork? You can use diced pork tenderloin or any other cut of pork instead just cut it into smaller pieces so that it cooks quickly. Also, increase the cooking time to 5-6 minutes to make sure the pork is thoroughly cooked.
- Don't eat pork? You can use ground beef or ground turkey in place of the beef for a delicious meal.
- Can't find fresh ramen noodles? You can use medium egg noodles, thick udon noodles, or instant ramen noodles, and discard the sauce packets.
- Adding a little chili oil, chili paste, or even red pepper flakes would add some extra heat to this noodle recipe.
- Feeling a little adventurous? Try adding peanut butter to your sauce for a sweet and nutty flavor.
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Make ahead: You can make the pork mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to cook, simply reheat on the stove before adding it to the noodles.
Storage: This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, teriyaki can be a delicious addition to ramen noodles. You can add it as a sauce or use it as a marinade for your choice of protein.
It is not recommended to freeze cooked ramen noodles as they tend to become mushy when thawed. It is best to cook fresh noodles when you are ready to eat them.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables! Some suggestions include broccoli, mushrooms, bok choy, and snow peas all work great.
Serving Suggestions
- These Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans are a fresh and healthy side dish that pairs so well with this delicious recipe.
- I don't know about you, but I can't have an Asian style comfort food like this one without pairing it with an appetizer like these Instant Pot Asian Style Spare Ribs.
- Are you like my family and craving rice with all Asian inspired meals? If so, check out this Instant Pot Rice recipe, or if you love fried rice then you will want to make this Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice recipe.
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Teriyaki Pork Noodles
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 pound ground pork Note 1
- 1 medium carrot grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup green onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound fresh ramen noodles Note 2
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce homemade or store bought
- To garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
- 2 teaspoons green onion chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add ½ Tablespoon oil to heat. Sauté pork for 4 minutes then set aside. Clean the pan with a kitchen towel.
- Sauté pork for 4 minutes then set aside. Clean the pan with a kitchen towel.
- Add the rest of the oil and saute carrot and bell peppers for 2 minutes.
- Add green onions with pork. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add sesame oil to the same skillet and add noodles. Pour in teriyaki sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
