Here’s a savory and comforting recipe for Pork Loin with Tomato and Eggs — a dish that’s common in some Asian home cooking styles (like Chinese or Vietnamese), but also easy to adapt into a Mediterranean-style braise if you prefer.
🍲 Pork Loin with Tomato and Eggs
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | ⏳ Cook Time: 30–40 min
🔢 Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) pork loin, sliced thin or cut into bite-sized strips
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3–4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or use 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes, crushed)
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3 large eggs, beaten
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp soy sauce (or fish sauce for a deeper umami flavor)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra richness)
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½ tsp sugar (balances tomato acidity)
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp ground black pepper
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1–2 tbsp oil (for sautéing)
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Optional: green onions or cilantro for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep the Pork
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Thinly slice or chop the pork loin against the grain.
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Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper (you can also add a splash of soy sauce or cornstarch for tenderness — optional).
2. Sear the Pork
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add pork and sear until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Aromatics
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In the same pan, add more oil if needed.
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Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add Tomatoes
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Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until they start breaking down into a sauce.
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Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer for a few more minutes to let flavors combine.
5. Return Pork to Pan
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Add the seared pork back into the pan.
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Simmer everything together for 8–10 minutes, or until pork is tender and cooked through.
6. Add the Eggs
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Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring gently to create ribbons (like in egg drop soup).
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Let cook undisturbed for a few seconds to form soft curds, then stir gently to mix.
7. Finish and Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Garnish with green onions or cilantro if using.
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Serve hot with steamed rice.
🍽️ Variations
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Vietnamese-style: Use fish sauce instead of soy sauce, add more black pepper, and serve with jasmine rice.
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Spicy: Add a chopped chili or chili oil during the tomato step.
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Mediterranean twist: Use olive oil, add basil or oregano, and top with grated parmesan (skip the soy sauce).