Sweet ‘N’ Sour Cashew Pork Recipe

Name: Sweet ‘N’ Sour Cashew Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth; 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/3 cup unsalted cashews; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pound fresh snow peas (3 cups); 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; Hot cooked rice, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup unsalted cashews
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh snow peas (3 cups)
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat. In another bowl, combine sugar and remaining cornstarch. Stir in the water, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup until smooth; set aside.
2
In a
3
or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until no longer pink. Add the cashews, onions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and pineapple; stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.
4
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided, 1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth, 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet ‘N’ Sour Cashew Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sweet ‘N’ Sour Cashew Pork

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