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Pork Chow Mein

I give all the credit for my love of cooking and baking to my mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. That trio inspired delicious dishes like this hearty skillet dinner. When we get a taste for stir-fry, this dish really hits the spot. -Helen Carpenter, Albuquerque, New Mexico

6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork loin
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

Cut pork into 4-in. x 1/4-in. strips; place in a bowl. Add garlic and
2 tablespoons soy sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, ginger, broth and remaining soy
sauce until smooth; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok on
high; stir-fry pork until no longer pink.
Remove and keep warm. Add carrots and celery; stir-fry for 3-4
minutes. Add the onion, cabbage and spinach; stir-fry for 2-3
minutes. Stir broth mixture; stir into skillet along with pork.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened.

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Directions (continued)

Serve immediately over rice if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (prepared with reduced-sodium broth and reduced-sodium soy sauce and served without rice) equals 173 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 419 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 1 vegetable.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.