PORK AND PEAR STIR-FRY

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I've served this full-flavored stir-fry for years, always to rave reviews. Tender pork and ripe pears make a sweet combination, and a spicy sauce adds plenty of zip. This dish is a must for help-yourself luncheons or fellowship dinners. -Betty Phillips, French Creek, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup plum preserves or preserves of your choice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium sweet yellow or green pepper, julienned
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow peas
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry yellow pepper and ginger in oil for 2 minutes. Add pears; stir-fry for 1 minute or until pepper is crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Stir-fry half of the pork at a time for 1-2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Return pear mixture and all of the pork to pan. Add water chestnuts and reserved sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add peas; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.

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VA Girl
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely make it again.


Fatema Beagum
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler stir-fry.


Prabha Naidoo
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The pork was a little tough, but the pears and the sauce were delicious.


Bassey Agwu
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This stir-fry was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a little less sugar in the sauce.


Family 4Tube
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pears and the sauce helped to balance out the flavor of the pork.


Paris Opara
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a quick and easy meal to make on a weeknight.


Rakib Khalifa
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I love this recipe! The pork and pears are a perfect combination, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Queency Chommy
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This stir-fry was easy to make and very delicious. The pork was tender and juicy, and the pears added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Deepak Sharma
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I made this dish for dinner last night and my family loved it! The pork was so tender and the pears were a great addition. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Modeline Mukandiwona
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This was a really good stir-fry! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pears added a nice sweetness. The sauce was flavorful and not too salty. I will definitely be making this again.


France Kishe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the pears were still slightly firm, just the way I like them. The sauce was also very tasty and added a nice depth of flavor to the dish.


Mc precious Banda
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This pork and pear stir-fry was a delightful dish that combined sweet and savory flavors perfectly. The pork was tender and flavorful, while the pears added a touch of sweetness and crunch. The sauce was well-balanced and complemented the other ingre