Pork and Pepper Stir Fry

Spicy and sweet, this sensational stir fry marries marinated pork strips with a colorful medley of sweet peppers.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 579 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut into bite sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon hot chile paste
• 5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 0.25 cup rice wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup blanched slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, rice wine vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl and leave at room temperature 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a large wok over medium heat. Add almonds; toast until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess; set aside. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add pork, ginger, and chili paste. Stir in teriyaki sauce; increase heat to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until pork is white. Stir in bell peppers; stir-fry until most of the liquid has evaporated. Top with toasted almonds and fresh mint.