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(Recipe) The Pork Stir-Fry Saga

10
nov

Hello, all you busy bees and kitchen warriors! Ever find yourself in a dinner rut, making the same old, same old? Well, I’ve got a recipe that’s going to add some pizzazz to your weeknight meals. Drumroll, please… Introducing Pork Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce!

This dish is like a culinary fireworks show—full of vibrant colors and bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect way to get the kids to eat their veggies without even realizing it. Plus, it’s quick and easy, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing the cha-cha with your little ones.

So, grab your wok or your biggest skillet, and let’s get stir-frying!

(Recipe) The pork stir-fry Saga with black bean sauce

So, grab your wok or your biggest skillet, and let’s get stir-frying!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into strips
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
2 celery stalks, cut into strips
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons black bean sauce
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cooking wine or dry sherry
2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Pork: Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork strips and stir-fry until they’re brown. Remove the pork and set it aside.
Stir-Fry the Veggies: Add the carrots to the wok and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the bell peppers, celery, and onion. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the veggies are tender but still crisp. Remove them from the wok and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: Add the remaining canola oil to the wok. Sauté the garlic and ginger for a minute. Stir in the black bean sauce and heat it up. Add the chicken broth and black pepper, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Thicken the Sauce: Mix the cornstarch and cooking wine together, then add it to the sauce. Stir well until the sauce thickens.
Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pork and veggies back into the wok. Stir everything together so it’s well-coated with the sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions.