Amazing combinations of flavors give this pork cooked with jalapeno peppers and garlic a true taste of Asia.

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Jalapeno Pork in Garlic Sauce

Amazing combinations of flavors give this pork cooked with jalapeno peppers and garlic a true taste of Asia.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

Garlic sauce

• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons rice wine
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 4 teaspoons chili garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Stir fry

• 12 ounces pork cooked and sliced
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 carrot julienned
• 1 rib celery sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and slivered (more to taste)
• scallion finely sliced

Instructions

Garlic sauce

• In a measuring cup or small bowl mix together the first eight ingredients and set aside.

Stir fry

• Slice the pork and cut all the vegetables. Mise en place. (I can not over emphasize the importance of having all ingredients ready to go when cooking in a hot wok)
• Heat your wok or pan over high heat. Once the wok is hot add 2 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil. (To prevent smoking, do not add oil to the hot wok until you are ready to cook).
• Add onions, peppers, celery, and carrots. Stir while cooking for about 2 – 3 minutes or until vegetable start to pick up some color.
• Add the pork and continue to stir for 2 – 3 more minutes.
• Give the soy sauce and garlic mixture a stir and add to the hot pan. (When working with a hot wok, keep the food moving, this will give you even cooking and prevent burning)
• Cook for 2 – 3 minutes or until sauce starts to caramelize and thicken (Add a bit of water if sauce gets too thick).
• Remove from heat.
• Serve with rice and garnish with scallions.

Notes

This dish is the perfect way to use leftover tenderloin, pork roast, or even pork chops.

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