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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.
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Cuisine Continental
Servings 4 servings
Calories 8370.66 kcal

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
Keyword Cinnamon, Fresh Spinach, Low Cholesterol, Pork, Vegetables
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