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Pork Chow Yum-Yum

Barbara
A quick and tasty meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, for the noodles
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced on the bias
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 oz pork tenderloin
  • sliced green onions, for garnish

For the Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with a tablespoon soy sauce to coat all the noodles. Set aside.
  • While noodles cook, cut pork tenderloin into ½ inch pieces and place in a bowl.
  • Stir together marinade ingredients; 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, ½ tsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt. Pour over pork pieces.
  • Add 1 tablespoon corn starch to the pork and use your hands to massage the marinade and cornstarch into the meat. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Chop veggies and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine sauce ingredients; 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp red pepper flakes and ½ tsp salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat in a wok or large skillet.
  • Add marinated pork pieces and stir fry until lightly browned. Do not crowd the pan, cook pork in 2 batches adding more oil if needed. Remove pork from wok with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  • Add vegetables to the wok and stir fry for 3-4 minutes just until vegetables are crisp tender. Stirring frequently.
  • Add cooked egg noodles to the wok and toss with the vegetables.
  • Return pork to the wok and stir to combine with egg noodles and vegetables.
  • Add the stir fry sauce and toss, stirring continuously until sauce is absorbed and thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately topped with a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Keyword family favorite, pork, vegetables