Szechuan Pork

By á-30

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. boneless pork loin, cut in thin strips
• 5 tbsps. soy sauce, divided
• 2 tbsps. cornstarch, divided
• 1 tbsp. oil, divided
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsps. rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsps. dry white wine
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1 1/2" strips
• 1/2 lb. fresh pea pods
• 2 tbsps. water

Preparation

Step 1

# Marinate pork strips in combined 3 tbsps. soy sauce and 1 tbsp. cornstarch for 30 minutes.
# Heat 1 tsp. oil in wok. Stir-fry peanuts and crushed red pepper over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; remove.
# In remaining oil, stir-fry pork and ginger until lightly browned.
# Add broth, vinegar, 2 tbsps. soy sauce, wine and sugar. Cover; simmer 3 minutes.
# Add red pepper and pea pods; cook 2 minutes.
# Add combined 1 tbsp. cornstarch and water. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in peanut mixture. Serve immediately.