Best 7 Szechuan Pork Recipes

SZECHUAN PORK AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut pork into narrow 1-in. strips, 1/4-in. thick; set aside. (Partially freeze pork first for easier cutting.) Cut green onions, peppers, broccoli and onion into 1-in. pieces; set aside. Combine garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, hot water, sugar, ketchup and soy sauce (or substitute 8 tablespoons prepared Hoisin Sauce for the ketchup and soy sauce); set aside. In wok or large skillet, heat peanut or vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry the pork in oil until browned; remove from wok and keep warm. Add more oil if necessary and stir-fry all vegetables tender/crisp. Add pork and sauce mixture; cook until thickened. Serve with boiled rice.

SZECHUAN PORK

Steps:

• Blend 2 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch in medium bowl.
• Add pork, tossing to coat well.
• Blend remaining soy sauce and sherry in small bowl and set aside.
• Cook and stir crushed red pepper in butter in large skillet over medium heat until pepper turns golden brown.
• Add pork mixture.
• Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until pork is no longer pink.
• Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
• Add red pepper, green onions and ginger to same skillet.
• Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
• Return pork to skillet with sherry mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring constantly until pork is cooked.
• Serve over rice.

SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS WITH GROUND PORK

Steps:

• Steam beans 5 minutes (should be snappy not mushy).
• Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over med high heat. Saute pork mixture until pork loses it's pink color - stirring to a crumble. Add steamed green beans and garlic - saute for 3-5 minutes more.
• Combine hoisin sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and soy sauce in a small bowl - stirring with a whisk to incorporate ingredients.
• Pour mixture into pan with pork and green beans. Cook another 3-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Serve over hot rice - Enjoy!

SZECHUAN PORK

Steps:

• Mix pork, soy sauce, cornstarch, red pepper and garlic in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add pork; stir-fry until no longer pink. Add broccoli, onions and water chestnuts; stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in peanuts. Serve with vermicelli.

SZECHUAN PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and five-spice powder; rub over pork. Place roast in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender., Spray 10 wonton wrappers with cooking spray. Fold each wrapper in half diagonally and place over the edge of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and immediately pull wrappers apart gently, forming taco shells; set aside. Repeat with remaining wrappers., When pork is cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks; place in a large bowl. Combine the hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons lime juice and pepper sauce; add to pork and toss to coat., In a large bowl, combine the honey, lime zest and remaining rice vinegar and lime juice. Add the cabbage, carrot, onions and jalapeno; toss to coat. Spoon pork mixture into taco shells; top with coleslaw.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH PORK

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook linguine as package directs. Stir together broth and soy sauce in a measuring cup.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and red pepper flakes. Cook 5 minutes, breaking up, until browned and no longer pink. Add scallions, carrot, garlic and ginger; cook 3 minutes.
• Stir broth mixture and peanut butter into pork. Cook until peanut butter is melted and blended.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain linguine, add to skillet and toss to evenly coat with sauce. (Stir in some pasta water if needed to keep mixture creamy). Sprinkle with cilantro.

GRILLED SZECHUAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• To make marinade, combine green onions, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, lemon juice, chile paste, sugar, ginger root and chile oil in a small bowl.
• Place chops in a 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bag, pour marinade over chops, seal bag.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight (turning once in awhile).
• Drain chops, reserving marinade.
• See note above.
• Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill for 4-5 minutes. Brush chops with reserved marinade; turn and brush again. Grill for 4-5 minutes more until chops are just done.