Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 cup

water

8 unit

dried packaged noodles

1 cup

peeled carrot, baby

peeled

4 unit

green onions

cut in 1 inch pieces

12 unit

pork tenderloin

diagonally cut

0.5 tsp

coarse pepper

1 tbsp

oil

1 cup

apple juice

2 tsp

mustard

3 tbsp

maple syrup

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar

Step 1
~2 min

Pour water into a dutch oven and bring to a boil.

Step 2
~2 min

Add noodles and carrots and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

Add green onions and cook for about 2 minutes more.

Step 4
~2 min

Diagonally cut pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch slices and sprinkle with pepper.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Cook pork in hot oil for 4 minutes on one side, then turn over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until no longer pink.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove pork and keep warm.

Step 8
~2 min

Carefully add apple juice and mustard to the skillet.

Step 9
~2 min

Scrape brown bits from the bottom of the pan and mix well in the juice.

Step 10
~2 min

Boil gently, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir in maple syrup and vinegar.

Step 12
~2 min

Boil for 1 more minute.

Step 13
~2 min

Drain noodles and vegetables and place on plates.

Step 14
~2 min

Arrange pork on noodles and spoon sauce over the top.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Marinate the pork tenderloin for 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side salad.

Serve over rice instead of noodles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed broccoli
Green beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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