This Creole Style Pork is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that brings bold Southern-inspired tastes to your table. Lean boneless pork is sliced thin and stir-fried to perfection, then coated in a rich, tangy sauce made from tomato juice, chili powder, and a hint of lemon. The dish offers a wonderful balance of savory, slightly sweet, and spicy notes, with a silky texture thanks to the cornstarch thickener. It pairs beautifully with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Simple, affordable, and ready in under thirty minutes, this recipe is a comforting yet exciting way to enjoy pork without spending hours in the kitchen.
Creole Style Pork
Description
This Creole Style Pork is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that brings bold Southern-inspired tastes to your table. Lean boneless pork is sliced thin and stir-fried to perfection, then coated in a rich, tangy sauce made from tomato juice, chili powder, and a hint of lemon. The dish offers a wonderful balance of savory, slightly sweet, and spicy notes, with a silky texture thanks to the cornstarch thickener. It pairs beautifully with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Simple, affordable, and ready in under thirty minutes, this recipe is a comforting yet exciting way to enjoy pork without spending hours in the kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the pork in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to slice thinly.
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Slice the partially frozen pork into thin, bite-sized strips.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato juice, cornstarch, chili powder, lemon juice, sugar, and red pepper until smooth.
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Stir in 1/4 cup of water to the sauce mixture and set aside.
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Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with non-stick spray.
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Add the sliced pork to the hot pan and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
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Give the sauce mixture a quick stir (as cornstarch settles) and pour it into the center of the pan.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes thick, bubbly, and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
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If using vegetables like green beans or peppers, stir them in now and cook for an additional 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 239.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.2g19%
- Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
- Cholesterol 68.1mg23%
- Sodium 84.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 23.7g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
