Sweet ‘n’ Sour Cashew Pork

Name: Sweet 'n' Sour Cashew Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth; 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/3 cup unsalted cashews; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pound fresh snow peas (3 cups); 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; Hot cooked rice, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

A simple homemade sauce blends the tangy flavors in this stir-fry. Ginger, garlic and pineapple give it a traditional taste, and snow peas, green onion and cashews add a little crunch.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup unsalted cashews
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh snow peas (3 cups)
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat. In another bowl, combine sugar and remaining cornstarch. Stir in the water, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until no longer pink. Add the cashews, onions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and pineapple; stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.
3. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 371 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.