By Eileen Latimore
Honey & Soy Glazed Stir Fry Pork
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
Updated at: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:12:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
55
Moderate
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories306.8 kcal (15%)
Total Fat15.4 g (22%)
Carbs10.5 g (4%)
Sugars7.7 g (9%)
Protein30.8 g (62%)
Sodium935.1 mg (47%)
Fiber0.7 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
3 tablespoonssoy sauce
divided
1 tablespooncornstarch
kosher salt
ground black pepper
1.25 POUNDPORK TENDERLOIN
TRIMMED OF SILVER SKIN AND SLICED CROSSWISE ABOUT 1/4 INCH THICK
1 ½ tablespoonshoney
3 tablespoonsneutral oil
divided
1RED BELL PEPPER
MEDIUM, STEMMED, SEEDED AND SLICED INTO 1/4-INCH STRIPS
1 tablespoonunseasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add the pork and toss to coat; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the honey and ½ teaspoon pepper; set aside.
Step 2
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon oil until barely smoking, swirling to coat. Add half of the pork mixture; cook, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to another medium bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and the remaining pork mixture, adding any marinade in the bowl; transfer to the bowl with the first batch.
Step 3
In the same skillet over medium-high, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bell pepper. Cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pork and any accumulated juices, then add the soy-honey mixture. Cook, stirring and scraping, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and bell pepper, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Off heat, stir in the vinegar, then taste and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Optional garnish: Toasted sesame seeds OR sliced scallions OR both
Step 6
Tossed with a cornstarch slurry that also includes soy sauce, thin slices of pork tenderloin absorb tons of salty-savory flavor. For contrasting texture, we pair the juicy meat with tender-crisp bell pepper strips. The dish is finished with a sauce made from more soy sauce and honey plus a splash of rice vinegar, creating a perfect balance of salty, sweet and tangy. Garnish with sesame seeds if you like and accompany with steamed rice.