Szechuan Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon Szechuan pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 medium onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (fresh, minced)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium)

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the Pork:: In a bowl, combine the pork slices with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons rice wine, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This little wait will make the pork tender and flavorful.

2. 2

   Prepare the Szechuan Sauce:: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ground Szechuan pepper, and the red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Cook the Pork:: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until it's just cooked through and slightly browned. It should take about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside.

4. 4

   Stir-Fry the Veggies:: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Toss in the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry these veggies for about 2-3 minutes until they're just softened but still crisp.

5. 5

   Bring It All Together:: Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the Szechuan sauce and chicken broth, then stir everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well-coated and heated through.

6. 6

   Serve:: Serve this Szechuan Pork hot with steamed rice or noodles.