STIR-FRIED PORK WITH NAPA CABBAGE

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Medallions of pork tenderloin and large strips of cabbage make for a quick and satisfying stir-fry.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Pork     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1-lb) pork tenderloin
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
2 lb Napa cabbage, quartered lengthwise, cored, and cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Accompaniment: rice

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard any silver skin from pork (do not trim fat). Cut pork across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl.
  • Stir together vinegar, salt, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl.
  • Stir together water and remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a cup.
  • Rinse cabbage in a large colander. Tap colander lightly, then transfer cabbage to a large bowl with water still clinging to leaves.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add pork in 1 layer as quickly as possible. Cook, undisturbed, until pork begins to brown, about 3 minutes, then turn over and cook, undisturbed, until browned but still pink in center, about 1 minute more. Transfer pork and any juices to a plate. Do not clean skillet.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry garlic and ginger 30 seconds. Add half of cabbage and stir-fry over high heat until cabbage is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in remaining cabbage (skillet will be very full), along with any water in bowl, and soy sauce mixture, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until all of cabbage is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add pork, along with any juices accumulated on plate, and bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture, then pour into skillet and boil, stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt, then serve sprinkled with cilantro.

Sticksus Maximus
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This stir-fry was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The pork was tender and juicy and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kirk Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pork was cooked perfectly and the cabbage was so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaia Cox
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This stir-fry was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kyrie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pork and cabbage are cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md sumon Sa
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I loved this stir-fry! The pork was cooked perfectly and the cabbage was so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanta Shinha
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This stir-fry was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The pork was tender and juicy and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malick Nomi
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pork was cooked perfectly and the cabbage was so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Babatunde Martins
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This stir-fry was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzad qader
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pork and cabbage are cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lawrence Blue
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I loved this stir-fry! The pork was cooked perfectly and the cabbage was so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Javed Badwal
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This stir-fry was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The pork was tender and juicy and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabella Spears
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Basil Kenneth Neely
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This is my new favorite stir-fry recipe! The pork and cabbage are cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahmed Gawiesh
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I've been looking for a good stir-fried pork with napa cabbage recipe and this one is perfect! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Tessa Pickard
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used chicken instead of pork and it turned out great. The cabbage was so tender and flavorful.


Shezad Ansari
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This stir-fried pork with napa cabbage was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.