Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce Recipe

Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce Recipe Rating 0

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

Stir-fried pork and vegetables in a sweet sauce served over lettuce dressed with vinegar, basil, and cilantro. Brought to you by dLife®

This recipe is:

Quick

Diabetic Friendly

 0
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 
Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
    •
10 15 25

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1-1/2 lbs top loin pork roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 10-1/2 fl. ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups chopped green onion
  • 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro

Directions

  • In small saucepan, over medium-low, cook sugar for 5 minutes, or until slightly browned. (Do not melt.)
  • Stir in water and fish sauce. Remove from heat.
  • Lightly coat large skillet with cooking spray. Add 1 teaspoon oil and heat over medium.
  • Spoon pork into pan and continue cooking until pork is browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Move pork from skillet to bowl and pour broth into same skillet.
  • Scrape bottom of skillet to release any pork bits. Return pork to skillet along with sugar syrup, pepper, and cinnamon stick. Bring to boil.
  • Cover skillet, lower heat, and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
  • Remove pork from skillet, place in mixing bowl, set aside and keep warm.
  • In same skillet, add 1/2 teaspoon oil and heat over medium. Add onions and stir-fry 2 minutes. Combine with pork mixture; set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine lettuce, vinegar, basil and cilantro. Mix well.
  • Present lettuce and pork in separate bowls. When serving, arrange pork on top of bed of lettuce.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 214 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 653 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 meat, 1/2 vegetable, 1/4 fat.

Originally published as Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce Provided by dLife®

Taste of Home

Menus and More

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce (0)

Caramelized Pork over Herbed Lettuce

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

Rate and Review this Recipe

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer

Top Recipe Collections

Graduation Recipes , Chicken Recipes , Pasta Salads , Burger Recipes , Appetizers , Grilling Recipes , Hot Dogs , Taste of Home's Blog , Rhubarb Recipes , Asparagus Recipes , Trifle Recipes , Potluck Recipes
Advanced Search >   Browse Recipes >
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT