Smoky Pork Stir-Fry

Smoky Pork Stir-Fry

This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes because it uses pork tenderloin which elevates this weeknight dish to something special without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Use frozen pre-made brown rice to get dinner on the table in a flash.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 10 oz. pork tenderloin trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 package broccoli slaw

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat.  Add canola oil;  swirl to coat.            
  • Sprinkle pork with paprika and salt.
  • Add pork to skillet, sauté 3 minutes or until browned.  Remove pork from pan.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat.  Add sesame oil;  swirl to coat.
  • Add bell pepper, celery, ginger, and garlic;  stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring often.
  • Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chili garlic sauce in a bowl.
  • Add pork and soy sauce mixture to pan;  cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in slaw;  cook 1 minute or until slightly wilted.  Remove pan from heat.  Serve over rice.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Southern Living Magazine