Szechuan Pork

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut in thin strips

5 tbsp soy sauce, divided

2 tbsp cornstarch, divided

1 tbsp oil, divided

1/2 cup roasted peanuts

1 tsp crushed red pepper

1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

2 tbsp dry white wine

1 tsp sugar

1 red bell pepper, cut in 1 1/2-inch strips

1/2 pound fresh pea pods

2 tbsp water

Marinate pork strips in combined 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch for 30 minutes.

Heat 1 tsp oil in wok.

Stir-fry peanuts and crushed red pepper over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; remove.

In remaining oil, stir-fry pork and ginger until lightly browned.

Add broth, vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, wine and sugar.

Cover; simmer 3 minutes.

Add red pepper and pea pods; cook 2 minutes.

Add combined 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water.

Cook and stir until thickened.

STir in peanut mixture.

Serve immediately.

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