Delicious Easy Pork Ramen in 30 minutes! For a just as incredible chicken version, try my easy chicken ramen recipe, topped with a perfect ramen egg! This is one of my favorite quick and easy dinner recipes that is big on flavor. One that can please the whole family and is a regular in our dinner rotation. Lately, my dinner preparations have taken a hit because I’ve been super busy with my flavor bender cake cookbook that I’ve been working on, so there’s been an even bigger emphasis on easy dinners. Ramen noodles are synonymous with quick, easy meals. While my 15 minute easy chicken ramen stir fry is always a great option for dinner in a hurry, I still prefer to jazz up even the quickest of meals at least a little bit. This is where Marinated Fresh Pork comes into the picture! Mr K loves the ramen and pork combination (like this pork loco moco mazemen / spicy pork ramen preparation), and just pork in general. This spicy black pork curry and pork carnitas are two of his all-time favorites. That’s why this Easy Pork Ramen is one of my go-to meals when I’m short on time and it NEVER disappoints.
Don’t have access to marinated pork?
No worries! You can still make this incredible ramen for your family. I’ve included a simple and easy spice mix you can use to marinade a plain pork loin too. Since pork loin cooks quickly (30 – 40 minutes, depending on the weight of the pork loin). So you can simply cook your noodles with your favorite broth and vegetables, and you have one flavor-packed meal ready to be served by the time the pork is cooked in the oven.
Tips to perfect your easy pork ramen
First tips is to use a simple, marinated pork loin. But of course if you don’t have access to that, you can marinade your own with a simple spice mix that’s big on flavor! Second, to make this dish even more scrumptious and easy – start with store-bought broth and then up the ante with lots of flavor. I use organic, salt reduced broth and add garlic, ginger, pepper, chili flakes and soy sauce, and since the mushrooms are also cooked in the broth here, they also add a delightful umami flavor to it. No one will guess that it’s all been cooked in under 30 minutes!
Cook the vegetables IN the broth to make this easy for you! The greens are also cooked in the broth, along with mushrooms here. I just place the greens in the hot broth for just a few minutes, and not any longer because I want my greens to stay wonderfully crunchy. I used shiitake mushrooms for this easy pork ramen bowl, because that’s my favorite, but I have also added some enoki mushrooms. But you can use any kind you like, of course. You can even use dried shiitake mushroom, which is easier to find. Cook all the vegetables at the end IN the broth, you don’t have to worry about using separate pans either.
However, the one thing I do cook separately is the eggs. While the egg is optional, I do like serving eggs with my easy pork ramen – mostly for that golden, runny egg yolk! That yolk adds a wonderful richness and texture to the broth that we both love. The good news is YOU CAN MAKE THE EGGS AHEAD OF TIME (upto 4- 5 days ahead of time), and you can make it extra special too. Just check out how to make simple, easy, and jammy ramen eggs. This is unlike any ramen you had in your college days, I guarantee it! 🙂 It’s an upgraded version that’s packed with zesty flavor, better than anything you could make with those seasoning packets. And it’s better for your family too. I always have a few different flavors of Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork in my freezer, precisely for meals like this. With 6 flavors to choose from, there’s quite a bit of variety you can add to your meals. And the great thing about this easy pork ramen bowl was that we had plenty of pork leftovers for the next day too. I love thinly slicing the leftover pork and making sandwiches with it, or adding it to rice and making a quick fried rice for lunch or dinner. Between writing, baking and photographing dozens and dozens of cakes for The Flavor Bender cookbook, I haven’t had time to plan elaborate meals, but I need not have worried. This easy pork ramen bowl is an absolute home run! Even better – you can roast, grill or sautée Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork for a variety of quick and easy meal solutions. From slow braised pork roasts, to salads to stir fries – we have used it for easy pork carnitas, Sri Lankan black pork curry, an even simple pork chops for wholesome meals that are never short on flavor. Head on over to your local Walmart to get Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork in the pork section of the meat aisle. If you liked this easy pork ramen recipe, don’t forget to subscribe for new (and free) recipes by entering your email address on the side bar (and get all these recipes delivered straight to your inbox), so you don’t miss out on a thing. You can find me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, YOU TUBE and GOOGLE-PLUS too.
