Pork, Apple, and Ginger Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce

Description

This simple stir-fry has a sweet taste that appeals to teenagers. While broccoli is specified here, it’s easy to add whatever vegetables you have available to it. Serve this over rice for a filling meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 pound pork loin, sliced and cut into thin strips
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
  • 3 cups broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the hoisin sauce
  2. brown sugar
  3. soy sauce
  4. and applesauce in a small bowl; set aside.
  5. Combine the pork and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cornstarch evenly coats the pork; set aside.
  6. Heat the peanut oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork in three separate batches in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle
  7. 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove pork to a plate lined with paper towels to drain
  8. reserving the oil. Add the ginger to the skillet; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender. Return the pork to the skillet and pour in the sauce; toss to coat. Cook until all ingredients are hot.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 3

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