Pork Chow Mein in 30 Minutes

Diamondlil's Note:

A very tasty and easy recipe using left over pork roast. It is from a 1973 Betty Crocker "Family Dinners In a Hurry" cookbook.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 -3 cups cooked pork roast, cubed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cups celery, sliced diagonally
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth (1 1/4 c.)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 (3 ounce) cans chow mein noodles

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook and stir pork, onion and celery in oil until onion is tender.
2. Stir in mushrooms with liquid, bean sprouts, pimiento and chicken broth.
3. Blend soy sauce and cornstarch; stir into vegetable mixture.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Seve over chow mein noodles.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I was looking for a chow mein to use up my leftover grilled pork tenderloin. After I sauteed the veg. I cooked in my pressure cooker (which made my cook time only about 10 min.).. I did use 2 cups liquid (3/4 tsp chicken boullion with water) and the 3 tbs. cornstarch thickened it great. I stirred in some water chesnuts at the end and served over brown rice (topped with crunchy chow mein noodles). This was very rich tasting and comforting! Thanks for posting, Diamondill-
Roxygirl

[Darkhunter]

How can you not like something this quick! Flavor was outstanding. I might try adding some Chinese cabbage next time, just for a little extra. Thnx for sharing your recipe, Diamondlil. Made for PAC Fall 2009.

[djmastermum]

No, not a 5/5, but a 10/10. This passed the by the judging poll with flying colours! it is quick and easy and makes a lot!