Best 5 Pork And Udon Noodle Salad Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Pork and Udon Noodle Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent pork tenderloin, expertly marinated and grilled to perfection, complemented by springy udon noodles, crisp vegetables, and a tantalizingly tangy dressing. Alongside this main attraction, we present two additional recipes that will elevate your dining experience: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a zesty dressing and a delectable Miso Soup, brimming with umami-rich flavors. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PORK AND UDON NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 5h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 habanero, seeded and chopped (or a milder chile if preferred)
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1 head Chinese cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, plus more for drizzling
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups shredded Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder, recipe follows
1 (7-ounce package) udon noodles, prepared according to package directions
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 cup bean sprouts, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the carrots and onions and saute until they begin to caramelize. Next, add the ginger, garlic and habanero. Saute until the vegetables become aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the mushrooms and cabbage. Stir in the tamari sauce, chicken stock and pork. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the prepared noodles between 4 entree-size bowls. Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish each with cilantro leaves, bean sprouts and lime wedges. Drizzle with additional tamari sauce, if desired.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Using a pastry brush, spread the mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  • Set the meat on a rack set into a roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the shoulder reads 185 degrees F, about 4 hours. Remove the pork from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

RICE NOODLES WITH SEARED PORK, CARROTS AND HERBS



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Vietnamese-style marinated pork chops are often served whole with rice noodles, herbs and a dipping sauce. This version mixes all the components, infusing the noodles, sliced meat and vegetables with the sauce and keeping the noodles tender even after a day in the fridge. Dark, robust maple syrup takes the place of the traditional dark caramel in a nod to autumn (and as a weeknight shortcut to save you the hassle of browning sugar). The pork takes only a few minutes to cook, the noodles about 3, so this whole dish comes together really fast.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, noodles, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup dark, pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
Black pepper
2 large shallots, thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
1 long red finger chile, thinly sliced (1/3 cup)
3 small garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
4 thin (1/2-inch) boneless pork chops (3/4 to 1 pound total)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes), plus lime wedges for serving
3 carrots, peeled and julienned (2 cups)
Kosher salt
8 to 9 ounces thin rice vermicelli noodles
2 packed cups torn fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil and dill (2 1/2 ounces), plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk the fish sauce, syrup, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the shallots, chile and garlic. Transfer 2 tablespoons liquid to a large shallow dish and add the pork. Turn to evenly coat and let stand until ready to cook.
  • Stir the lime juice into the sauce in the bowl. Add the carrots and toss until evenly coated. Let stand.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until seared and just rosy in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let stand.
  • Put the noodles in the boiling water, stir well, and remove from the heat. Let stand until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain very well, then transfer to the sauce in the bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Cut the pork into thin slices and add to the noodles with any accumulated juices. Toss well. Toss in the herbs until well mixed. The mixture may look a bit soupy. As it sits and cools, the noodles will absorb the liquid. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold, with more herbs and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1413 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK AND UDON NOODLE STIR-FRY



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I've been experimenting with my new wok and I think this stir-fried udon meal came out pretty good. My husband liked it, so it can't be that bad. It is a relatively easy recipe.

Provided by Aliz

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (7 ounce) package udon noodles
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Asian vegetable medley
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 ½ tablespoons water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While noodles are cooking, blend vegetable oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Mix in frozen vegetables, tossing to lightly coat.
  • Whisk soy sauce, water, vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork strips in the hot oil until just browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, about 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Add drained udon and stir-fry until vegetables are tender and pork strips are no longer pink in the centers, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1018.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

EASY SPICY UDON COLD SALAD



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Spicy and quick cold noodle salad. No need for a trip to an Asian grocer. Great as a side salad or vegan meal and it's easy to adjust spiciness to taste.

Provided by Priscilla M Chabal

Categories     Salad

Time 4h27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (7 ounce) package fresh udon noodles (such as Ka-Me®)
½ (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
½ onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, grated
½ (4.5 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon diced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 splash lime juice
1 splash white wine
1 dash sriracha sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Remove udon noodles from outer bag. Pierce inner pouch several times and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 90 seconds.
  • Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Mix in bean sprouts, onion, carrot, mushrooms, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
  • Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, lime juice, white wine, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture in the bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1085.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SPICY GINGER PORK NOODLES WITH BOK CHOY



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Spicy, brawny and full of ginger and garlic, these pork noodles are a play on dumplings, but easier to make at home. If you don't have the black vinegar to sprinkle on top of the sliced ginger, you can simply leave it out. Or try substituting balsamic, which is a bit sweeter, but has similar caramel notes to play off the ginger's pungency.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces baby bok choy (3 or 4 small heads)
1 ounce ginger root (1 fat 2-inch-thick knob)
Kosher salt
8 ounces rice noodles, not too thin
2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
1 pound lean ground pork
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 fresh Thai or habanero chile, seeded if desired, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, more for drizzling
Cilantro or torn basil, for serving
Black vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim bok choy and separate dark green tops from white stems; leave tops whole and thinly slice stems. Peel ginger and finely chop half of it. Slice remaining ginger into thin matchsticks.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and run under cool water; drain again.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook, breaking up with a fork, until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Stir in half the scallions, the finely chopped ginger, the garlic and the chile. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bok choy stems and a pinch of salt. Cook until bok choy is almost tender, about 2 minutes. Toss in leaves and return pork to skillet.
  • Toss noodles, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar into the pan. Cook until just warmed through.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and toss with remaining scallions, sesame seeds, sesame oil and herbs. In a small bowl, combine ginger matchsticks with just enough black vinegar to cover. Serve ginger mixture alongside noodles as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1394 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked pork or chicken.
  • For a vegetarian version, use tofu or tempeh instead of pork.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the salad, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • Use a light dressing, such as a vinaigrette or ponzu sauce.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Pork and udon noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a meat-eater or a vegetarian, there is a version of this salad that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pork and udon noodle salad a try.

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