CRANBERRY SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK

Cranberry Sweet-and-Sour Pork image

This fresh take on a beloved Asian-style dish is sure to cause a stir at the dinner table. -Gert Snyder, West Montrose, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits
Optional: Hot cooked rice, chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in cranberry and barbecue sauces; set aside. , In a large skillet, stir-fry pork in oil until meat is no longer pink, 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and keep warm., Add green pepper and pineapple to pan; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice, noodles or wonton strips if desired. Freeze option: Place cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.