Stir-Fried Pork with Broccoli

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons light (reduced-sodium) soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid red-pepper seasoning (optional)
• Stir Fry:
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped , pared, fresh gingerroot
• 1 clove garlic,finely chopped
• 12 oz. boneless lean pork loin, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips
• 1 large sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slivers
• 6 cups broccoli flowerets (large bunch)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare Sauce: Stir together cornstarch and broth in small bowl until smooth. Add soy sauce, sugar and red-pepper seasoning. Stir before using.
2. Prepare Stir-Fry: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large, heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid has just evaporated. Remove with slotted spoon. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in wok. Add gingerroot, garlic and pork and stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Transfer to plate. Wipe out wok.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in wok. Add sweet pepper and onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and water. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
4. Stir sauce mixture and add to wok. Bring to boiling. Stir in reserved pork and mushrooms; cook until heated through. Top each serving with 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, if you wish.
Makes 4 servings.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Family Circle/ Oct. 11, '88
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Stir-Fried Pork with Broccoli