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Hoisin Pork with Napa Cabbage Recipe

Hoisin Pork with Napa Cabbage

Who needs take-out? Here, quick cooking pork tenderloin is the perfect protein for an easy weeknight stir-fry. The sweet napa cabbage marries beautifully with the mellow pork and the sweet and salty hoisin sauce ties it all together.
 
Serves 4

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A flash in the pan: speedy stir-fries
1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips (about 3 inches long)
1 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
3 Tbs. hoisin sauce (I like Lee Kum Kee brand)
2 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbs. canola or peanut oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
6 cups napa cabbage, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 lb.)
1 red bell pepper, cored, thinly sliced, and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives

In a large bowl, season the pork with 1/2 tsp. of the salt. In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet or large stir-fry pan over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the pork and cook, stirring, until it browns and loses most of its raw appearance, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add the remaining 1 Tbs. oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, and once it begins to sizzle, add the cabbage and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring, until the cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.

Add the hoisin mixture, the pork, and half of the chives and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 1 minute. Let sit for 2 minutes off the heat (the cabbage will exude some liquid and form a rich broth), toss well again, and serve sprinkled with the remaining chives.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with simple white rice.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on four servings; Calories (kcal): 290; Fat (g): 15; Fat Calories (kcal): 130; Saturated Fat (g): 2; Protein (g): 26; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 8; Carbohydrates (g): 12; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3.5; Sodium (mg): 1190; Cholesterol (mg): 65; Fiber (g): 3;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 88 , pp. 98a
September 18, 2007


user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star With the addition of a teaspoon of hot bean paste, this is a delicious stir fry with deep flavor. Easy to prepare because of the small amount of ingredients to chop.
Star Star Star Star Star I think the flavors are well balanced. Overcooked the Napa the first time. Was better prepared the second time and it was nice and crunchy in the dish. I agree with other reviewers that you could add a pinch of red pepper flakes to give it some more zip, but I loved it just like it was.
Star Star Star Star Star Substituted Kale for the Cabbage and made homemade Hoisin Sauce. Great recipe, needs a bit of salt and agreed that a bit of hot sauce would work as well.
Star Star Star Star Star This is a go-to in our house. Easy and delicious, and arguably even better the next day for yummy lunch leftovers.
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Star Star Star Star Star This is a doozy, great taste, and the napa cabbage leaves behind a delicious, nourishing broth. A easy healthy treat the kids will love!!!!
Star Star Star Star Star It’s a great dish for a weekday family dinner. The flavor is not overpowering so my kids liked it too. It took approximately 25 minutes from start to finish.
Star Star Star Star Star I've made this twice. Delicious!
Star Star Star Star Star This was OK, but the flavors were a little bland so I served it with srircacha (sp?) sauce to add a little zip.

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