Apple Pork Stir-Fry

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

3 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022
Jo Ann Erpelding of Canton, Michigan shares this super stir-fry with a twist. Water chestnuts bring a slight crunch to the tender pork and veggies, while apple pie filling lends a complementary sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 pound boneless pork loin chops, cut into strips
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
  • 1/3 cup sliced onion
  • 1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
  • 1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cider and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
  2. Add the celery, carrot, onion, red pepper, water chestnuts and ginger; stir-fry until vegetables are tender. Add pie filling.
  3. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 370 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 494mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.