Good and Garlicky Sweet and Sour Pork |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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The flavors of this dish mix really well together. We like this served over brown rice, it makes a nice dish. Ingredients:
1 lb pork tenderloin |
2 tablespoons crushed fresh garlic |
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained |
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
1 medium yellow onion, cut into thin wedges |
1 medium carrot, pealed and sliced diagonally |
1/4 cup chicken broth |
1/4 cup white wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
Directions:
1. For the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small dish.
2. Set aside.
3. Trim the tenderloin of any visible fat, and cut into 1-inch cubes, and set aside.
4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray, and preheat over med-high heat.
5. Add the garlic and the pork, stir fry for 5-6 minutes, or until pork is browned.
6. Drain the juice from the pineapple, reserving both the juice and the fruit.
7. Add the juice to the pork mixture, and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until pork is tender and cooked through.
9. Add the pineapple chunks, bell pepper, onion, and carrot to the pork mixture.
10. Cover and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp-tender.
11. Stir the sauce to mix, and add it to the skillet.
12. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
13. Serve hot, with brown rice.
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