03/04/2021
General Tso's Pork
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1.5 tsp sesame oil
• 1.5 tsp Sriracha (adjust if needed, this is pretty spicy)
• 3 tsp cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into florets
• 1 lb lean pork tenderloin, cut into strips
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
1. In a bowl mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, and half the cornstarch.
2. Heat a large skillet (with cover) over medium high heat. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crispy. Remove, set aside, and wipe skillet dry.
3. While the broccoli cooks, toss the pork with remaining cornstarch, salt, and pepper..
4. Heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the pork and cook in one layer until crispy on one side. Flip over and cook until crispy on the other side.
5. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minute, stirring.
6. Add the sauce (from step 1) and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens up. Stir in the broccoli.