Sweet and Sour Pork
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 35
Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 35
Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
3/4 pound lean boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon La Choy® Lite Soy Sauce
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 carrots, cut diagonally into thin slices (3 carrots = about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares (1/2 large = about 1 cup)
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares (1/2 large = about 1 cup)
3 green onions, cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 cloves = about 2 tsp)
1 can (8 oz each) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 59 mg | 6% |
Carbohydrate | 73 g | 24% |
Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% |
Total Fat | 4 g | 6% |
Iron | 3 mg | 16% |
Calories | 429 kcal | 21% |
Sodium | 602 mg | 25% |
Protein | 23 g | 46% |
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 6% |
Sugars | 26 g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 54 mg | 91% |
Cook rice according to package directions, except omit any salt and fat. Place pork in medium bowl. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper; set aside. Mix cornstarch, sugar, broth, vinegar and soy sauce in small bowl until well blended; set aside.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 minute. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and onions; stir. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove vegetable mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Spray same skillet with additional cooking spray. Add pork and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until pork strips are no longer pink in centers, stirring frequently. Remove pork from skillet; set aside.
Stir broth mixture; add to same skillet. Cook 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Return vegetable mixture and pork to skillet. Add pineapple; mix well. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over the rice.
Sweet and Sour Pork