SWEET 'N' SOUR CASHEW PORK

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A simple homemade sauce blends the tangy flavors in this stir-fry. Ginger, garlic and pineapple give it a traditional taste, and snow peas, green onion and cashews add a little crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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., In a large nonstick skillet 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

kylie Woodbridge
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tumi Amar
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was delicious and the pork was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasleem Arshad
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I loved this dish! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


taoshan Patuary
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the pork was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Basant Bohara
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so addictive and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jannie Hernandez
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors, and the pork is always so juicy and tender. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who loves Chinese food.


Christina Gutierrez-Cozine
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the pork was so tender. My husband and I both loved it.


Besam Khan
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This sweet and sour cashew pork was a hit with my family! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.