Pork and Pepper Stir Fry

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This pork and pepper stir-fry recipe is spicy and sweet. This sensational stir fry marries marinated pork strips with a colorful medley of sweet peppers.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
4 boneless pork loin chops, cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon hot chile paste
5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

1 Whisk olive oil, rice wine vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2 Heat a large wok over medium heat. Add almonds; toast until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
3 Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess; set aside. Discard remaining marinade.
4 Heat vegetable oil in the wok over medium-high heat. Add pork, ginger, and chili paste; stir in teriyaki sauce. Increase heat to high; stir-fry, stirring constantly, until pork is white. Stir in bell peppers; stir-fry until most of the liquid has evaporated. Top with toasted almonds and fresh mint.