PORK CHOW MEIN

Pork Chow Mein image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Previous Next

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

Steps:

Cut pork into 4x1/4-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. Serve immediately over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges