Pork & Pears
Bring together the flavors of pork and pears in this crockpot thriller. Let it cook all day and come home to a great meal. This meal is one even the kids will love. Serve with potatoes or rice to top it off.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce(s) pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat
- 2 tablespoon(s) defatted chicken stock
- 2 teaspoon(s) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon(s) vinegar
- 1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
- 2 scallions, shredded
- 2 tablespoon(s) ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large pears, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup(s) shredded spinach
Instructions
- Freeze the pork until firm enough to slice easily, about 30 minutes.
- Slice across the grain into thick slices.
- Cut into 1-inch by 2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the stock, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and cinnamon.
- Add the pork and toss gently.
- Cover and let stand 20 minutes.
- In a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil for 2 minutes.
- Add the scallions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 10 seconds, or until the scallions are translucent.
- Add the pork and marinade.
- Stir-fry until the pork begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the pears and stir-fry 1 minute.
- Add the spinach.
- Cook until the spinach begins to wilt, about 1 minute.
- Ready in 1 hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 8370.66kcalCarbohydrates: 220.67gProtein: 1282.28gFat: 226.9gSaturated Fat: 69.2gCholesterol: 3535.92mgSodium: 4242.03mgFiber: 23.55gSugar: 55.98g
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