Hoisin Pork with Napa Cabbage

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3 Tbs. hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbs. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbs. canola or peanut oil
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 6 cups napa cabbage, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, season the pork with 1/2 tsp. of the salt. In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet or large stir-fry pan over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the pork and cook, stirring, until it browns and loses most of its raw appearance, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add the remaining 1 Tbs. oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, and once it begins to sizzle, add the cabbage and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring, until the cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.

Add the hoisin mixture, the pork, and half of the chives and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 1 minute. Let sit for 2 minutes off the heat (the cabbage will exude some liquid and form a rich broth), toss well again, and serve sprinkled with the remaining chives.