Sizzling Garlic Pork

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Everyday Chinese Cooking

Published by Clarkson Potter

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This image courtesy of Bruce Nimmer

This fragrant dish is always a crowd pleaser at dinner parties. The sizzling sound always draws “oohs” and “ahhs” from guests and makes for a lively and fun presentation. If you won’t be serving this pork recipe on a special preheated metal platter, cook for an additional 30 seconds after adding the green onions.

Serves4

Cooking MethodStir-frying

CostModerate

Easy

OccasionBuffet, Casual Dinner Party, Family Get-together, Formal Dinner Party

Recipe CourseMain Course

Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Gluten-free, Lactose-free, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

EquipmentBaking/gratin Dish, Wok

MealDinner

MoodFestive

Taste and TextureGarlicky, Hot & Spicy, Meaty, Savory

Ingredients

8 ounces pork tenderloin
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons brown bean paste
1¼ teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon white wine
½ cup Chicken Broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2½ cups thinly sliced celery
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 hot red chili pepper, seeded and thinly seeded
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a 2-quart ovenproof heavy metal serving platter with deep edges in the oven to heat.
Cut the pork into 2 × 1 × 1/8-inch slices. Toss the pork with the salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
In a small bowl, mix the brown bean paste with 1 teaspoon sugar and the wine.
In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon sugar and set aside.
Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil, garlic, and pork. Stir-fry for 1 minute and add the celery and mushrooms. Continue stirring 2 more minutes. Add the bean paste mixture and chili pepper. Stir and continue cooking until the pork is done, about 1 minute. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook about 1 minute, or until thickened. Remove from the heat (see Notes) and add the green onions. Pour into the preheated sizzling platter just before you serve for a special presentation.