Spicy Stir-Fried Pork With Cabbage

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Posted by Lynne Webb on August 30, 2008

This dish is a quick stir-fry made with boneless pork and fresh green cabbage. The rest of the ingredients are relatively standard pantry items, so it's a good choice for a last minute dinner that will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time. The quick ten-minute cornstarch marinade for the pork imparts a little extra flavor and seals in the juices of the meat. Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Cabbage

Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Cabbage

Ingredients ~
1 lb boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat and cut into strips
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Sriracha (or other Asian hot sauce to taste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
5 or 6 scallions, sliced

Preparation ~
Whisk together the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and Chinese rice wine in a small bowl. Add the pork, season with a few grinds of black pepper, toss to coat evenly with the cornstarch mixture and allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.

In measuring cup, whisk together the ketchup, Sriracha, soy sauce and sugar. Stir in the diced tomatoes and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and minced garlic. Stir fry for about 2 minutes or until the pork is seared and just barely cooked through. Remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.

Add the cabbage to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until color brightens and cabbage is crisp-tender. Depending on the size of your pan, it may be best to cook the cabbage in two batches to avoid overcrowding and "sweating" the cabbage.

Add the ketchup mixture to the cabbage and cook, tossing the cabbage with the sauce for another minute. Add the pork, combine well and cook for about 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and add the scallions.

Serve with white or brown rice.