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Favorite Spicy Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Delicious Recipe from Restaurant
This particular pork stir fry recipe is a bit spicy but is also a favorite
restaurant recipe. You can use just about any vegetables you have on
hand. This gives us a great deal of flexibility. And yes, the restaurant
recipe will work with beef or chicken if you prefer.
To cut down on the “heat,” you can reduce the amount of cayenne
pepper.
Pork Stir Fry
A Real Restaurant Recipe
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Serves 5-6 depending on portion.
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Ingredients:
Peanut oil as needed for stir frying (or Canola oil)
2 pounds pork tenderloin, partially frozen for easier slicing
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 pounds of vegetables, your choice (I like to use julienne carrots and green peppers and
especially sliced water chestnuts, but you can substitute your favorites or whatever you have on
hand)
Green onion cut on the bias (diagonal cuts) for a tasty garnish
Instructions:
Cut pork tenderloin into thin slices and set aside
Combine and mix sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, cayenne and ginger in a small dish and
set aside
Heat peanut oil (or Canola oil) in a wok or sauté pan over high heat
Add pork and stir fry 30 seconds
Add garlic and vegetables and stir fry about 30 seconds more
Push pork and vegetables to the sides of the pan or wok
Add soy mixture, turn heat down to low and bring to simmer
Stir to coat meat and vegetables
Plate and garnish with green onions
Serve this pork stir fry with Jasmine rice, Basmati rice or brown rice.
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