Stir-Fried Pork with Mustard Greens

Submitted by Jane Gib

• Ready In: 38mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 10 -11 ounces mustard greens
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, combined with
• 1 teaspoon cold water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon water
• 3⁄4 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce
• 2 tablespoons water, about
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Wash greens and discard tough stems.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add greens and time 2 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
4. Drain again, then cut greens into long diagonal strips.
5. In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch and water.
6. Stir in sugar, soy sauce and rice wine.
7. Cut pork into thin slices and add to the mixture.
8. Marinate about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Heat oil in a preheated wok or large heavy skillet over medium heat.
10. Add black bean sauce and stir-fry 1 minute, then add pork and stir-fry 2 minutes.
11. Add mustard greens and water.
12. Mix well and simmer gently about 4 to 5 minutes, until pork is cooked through and greens are tender.
13. Season with pepper and serve.

Reviews

[chrisvert]

Very nice dish. Sweet, tangy sauce was good. I used a mixture of mustard greens and russian red kale. Served over noodles, this was a tasty dinner (and a couple of lunches).