GINGERED PORK AND ASPARAGUS

Gingered Pork and Asparagus image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons apple juice
6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 1/3 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry half of the pork in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove pork with a slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining pork and oil. , In the same skillet, stir-fry the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

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