The taste of the tropics comes together for this weeknight skillet stew. Using delicate pork tenderloin is a perfect way to enjoy the flavours and tenderness of a stew without a long cooking time.
Yield: Serves 4-6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Ontario pork tenderloin (about 1 lb/454 g)
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) cornstarch, divided
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
- 1 red onion, cut into thick slices
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (398 mL) pineapple chunks with juices
Cooking Instructions:
- Cut pork tenderloins into 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick slices. Toss with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown pork tenderloin on both sides, in batches if necessary. Remove to a plate. Add onion, carrot, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Pour into the skillet along with browned pork and green pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and whisk the remaining 2 tbsp (30 mL) of cornstarch into pineapple juice. Pour into skillet and stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened and glossy.
Nutritional Information |
Pork and Pineapple Skillet Stew |
|
Protein |
27g |
Calories |
360 |
Sugar |
21g |
Fat |
13g |
Saturated |
2.5g |
Monounsaturated |
|
Polyunsaturated |
|
Cholesterol |
75mg |
Sodium |
1440mg |
Potassium |
|
Calcium |
50mg |
Carbohydrate |
34g |
Fibre |
3g |