Spicy Pork Stir Fry Recipe

Spicy foods are my favorite – I love the zing! Combine spice with a stir fry and you have one of my favorite meals to make (and eat). Don’t like spicy? That’s ok, you can tone it down as much as you want.

Stir fry is great because it so flexible. More ginger or chili sauce will add more heat, and if you like the crunch of celery add 1/4 cup more to suit your taste. Have unexpected company? Just double the recipe.

Here’s one of my favorites!

Spicy Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 1 egg white
• 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, divided
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cups spinach
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 Tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 scallions, sliced thin
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoon chili sauce

Instructions:

Prepare marinade by combining the egg white and 1 Tablespoon of rice wine vinegar. Stir marinade into sliced pork, cover and refrigerate for an hour.

After the pork is done marinading, mix  3/4 cup chicken broth, 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons chili sauce, and 1 Tablespoon cornstarch together to make the sauce.

Drain the excess marinade from the pork, then arrange the pork, vegetables and sauce close to the stove for easy access.

Heat the wok to medium. Spray with a light coating of peanut oil. Cook the pork for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to a plate.

Clean wok with a paper towel. Heat to high and spray again with peanut oil. Add celery and stir fry for 30 seconds. Then add the spinach, tomatoes, garlic, scallions,  and ginger. Stir fry until the spinach wilts and tomatoes start to break down just a bit.

Add the pork and sauce to wok. Stir all items for another 3 minutes until sauce thickens.

Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced jalapenos, or chopped cilantro if desired.

Don’t be greedy, and share this delicious meal with someone you love! 🙂

Enjoy!

Coach Nancy