Ginger Pork

Tender cubes of pork are cooked in a piquant blend of soy sauce, sherry, green onion, garlic, sugar and ginger to make an easy and delicious meal. Hint: brown the pork quickly in small batches to seal in the juices.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 224 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed
• 1 tablespoon sherry
• 1 ½ tablespoons peanut oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cubed pork and flour together in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet or wok. When hot, add coated pork and brown quickly; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour off remaining oil.

Step 2

In same skillet combine the chicken broth, water, soy sauce and sherry. Stir together and add the green onion, garlic, sugar, ginger, salt, pepper and reserved pork cubes. Bring all to a boil. Then lower heat, cover and let simmer 15 minutes or until pork is tender. Check occasionally to make sure sauce is not thickening too much. If needed, add more water.