Recipe: Sweet and Sour Orange Pork

Who said Chinese takeout can't be healthy? This Asian-inspired dish uses lean pork and veggies to [...]

By PopCulture.com Staff

Who said Chinese takeout can't be healthy? This Asian-inspired dish uses lean pork and veggies to create a mouthwatering, authentic experience that won't ruin your diet. At 249 calories for a heaping cup, you'll be amazed to learn each serving contains 25 grams of protein. And best of all, you can make it in one large skillet for easy cleanup!

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Pro tip: Serve with rice (or quinoa) and orange slices.

Sweet and Sour Orange Pork

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Orange Pork

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 heaping cup

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and cut in 1-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, large dice

  • 1 onion, large dice

  • 1 cup reduced-sugar orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or dried ground)

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Put the pork and cornstarch in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Seal the bag and shake it up to evenly coat all of the pork with cornstarch.

  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon of the vegetable oil, and the bell pepper and onion. Cook until almost soft, 6-8 minutes, then remove from the skillet and reserve on a plate.

  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, and add the pork pieces. Brown the pork until nearly cooked through, 2 minutes on each side.

  5. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the previously set-aside sauce and cooked vegetables to the skillet. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened, and the pork is done, 4-6 minutes.

  6. Serve with optional rice or quinoa, and orange slices to garnish.

Nutrition Information
Per Serving:
Calories: 249
Calories from fat: 70
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 74mg
Sodium: 321mg
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 25g
WWP+: 6
SmartPoints: 6

3.1 The nutrition content of recipes on Popculture.com have been calculated by Registered Dietitian, Jessica Penner, of Smart Nutrition.

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