PINEAPPLE PORK STIR-FRY

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There's no need for takeout when you've got this pineapple pork recipe in your collection. Omit the cayenne pepper if serving young kids. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup cold water, divided
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into thin strips
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 small onion, cut into wedges
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice. Pour into shallow dish; add pork and turn to coat. , In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, cayenne and remaining water, cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the broccoli, carrots and onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.