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Pear And Pork Stir-fry Recipe


Pear And Pork Stir-fry Recipe
This came from Better Homes a long time ago. The plum preserves give this stir-fry a delicious sweetness.

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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pea pods (about 4 oz)
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 cup plum preserves
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow or green sweet pepper, cut into julienne strips
  • 1 medium pear, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions
  1. Thaw the pea pods, if using frozen.
  2. Cut pork into thin bite-sized strips, set aside.
  3. For the sauce, in a small bowl stir together preserves, soy sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, cornstarch and red pepper. Set aside.
  4. In a wok or large skillet stir-fry the ginger root in hot oil for 15 seconds over medium-high heat. (Add more oil if necessary during cooking.)
  5. Add the sweet pepper and pear; stir-fry for 1 and 1/2 minutes longer. Remove vegetables from the wok.
  6. Add pork to the wok; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or till no longer pink.
  7. Push the pork from the center of the wok. Stir sauce; add to the wok.
  8. Cook and stir till bubbly. Add water chestnuts.
  9. Return vegetables to the wok; stir to coat. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes more.
  10. Top with pea pods; cover and heat through.
  11. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.
  12. Serve with hot cooked rice.

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Comments


What an interesting recipe... will give this a try...^5


Saving this one! It has so many rich flavors going here!


Sounds wonderful!


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