Sweet And Spicy Pork With Apples In Unagi Sauce

Name: Sweet And Spicy Pork With Apples In Unagi Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste; 1 onion, cut into strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup unagi (eel) sauce; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine) (optional); 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional); 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 red apple - cored and diced; 1 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces; 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 onion, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup unagi (eel) sauce
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine) (optional)
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 red apple - cored and diced
1 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over low heat. Stir in the ginger, brown sugar, and chili powder. Cook and stir for several minutes until the brown sugar has melted and the ginger is fragrant. Add the onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic. Increase heat to medium and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 7 minutes.
2
Stir the soy sauce, unagi sauce, paprika, mirin, and coconut extract into the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer. Add the pork cubes and chicken stock; return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pork is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
3
Dissolve the cornstarch in the water; stir into the simmering pork. Add the apple and orange cubes; cover and cook until the apple is becoming tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the basil, green onions, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes more before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Spicy Pork With Apples In Unagi Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!