Sweet and Spicy Pork

Info:

Our thinly sliced pork is marinated in a perfect blend of red pepper, garlic, and a touch of honey that packs a piquant punch and gives you island vibes.

Cooking:

Can be grilled, pan fried or in a stir-fry.

Sides:

Serve with Rice or noodles and your favorite stir fried or steamed veggies.

Alternate Ideas:

Asian Stir Fry noodles, on flatbread, in an asian burrito, or in spring rolls.

Serving Suggestion and Recipe:

Asian Stir Fry noodles
Prepare the vegetables: Really, you can be creative and use the vegetables you like to eat. For this specific dish, we used:
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
1 bunch green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
shredded carrots

The sauce: You can either buy your favorite prepared Asian stir fry sauce or make your own. If you prefer to make your own, then here is our recipe:
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sweet soy sauce (found in Asian markets or buy online)
3 tablespoons Shoaxing cooking wine (found in Chinese markets or buy online)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, or sambal
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, minced

Whisk the sauce together and set aside.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. No need to salt the water.
2. Cook the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until tender. Remove from the water with a handheld sieve and submerge in a bowl of ice water. Remove from the ice water onto a clean towel and dry.
3. Now cook the noodles in the same pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Remove and drain.
4. In a large, seasoned wok or cast iron pan, or stainless steel pan: heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the spicy pork to the hot pan, coating it with oil to keep it from sticking. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Move the pork to the side of the pan.
6. Add the vegetables and another tablespoon of sauce. Stir to combine and allow to brown. 3-4 minutes.
7. Add the noodles and another tablespoon of sauce — or more as needed.
8. Let the sauce reduce and any additional moisture from the vegetables and noodles evaporate. This is where the stir-frying and browning really happens.
9. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. If the noodles are dry, add more sauce at the very end but do it in the middle of the pan to cook off any cornstarch flavor. Stir one last time to combine and serve.