PORK 'N' PEA POD STIR-FRY

Pork 'n' Pea Pod Stir-Fry image

A spicy citrus sauce coats tender strips of pork and crisp snow peas in this speedy stir-fry from Jane Shapton of Irvine, California. "We like this dish extra spicy, so I use a tablespoon of red pepper flakes," Jane notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pound fresh snow peas
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, ginger and pepper flakes. Place 3 tablespoons in a large bowl; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Combine the cornstarch, orange juice, vinegar and reserved marinade; stir until blended and set aside. Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove pork and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry snow peas for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and orange zest. Stir cornstarch mixture and stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to the pan; heat through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges