China; Pork and Snow Peas Foreign Cookery

2 1/2lbs. boneless pork shoulder
1 tsp. seasoned meat tenderizer
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. soya sauce
2-10 oz. pkg. frozen snow peas
1-5 oz. can water chestnuts,drained and sliced

Trim fat from pork. Wipe meat clean with a damp cloth and sprinkle with meat tenderizer. Rub with crushed garlic and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. each ginger and pepper. Cut meat into 2" cubes and roll in flour until coated.

In electric skillet at 375F, heat 1/4 cup oil until hot. Cook pork cubes a few at a time, turning with tongs until browned on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all the fat from the fry pan but return 2 tbsp.. Add chopped onions,saute 5 minutes until golden. Stir in sherry, water,soya sauce and remaining ginger and pepper. Return browned pork. Cook,covered, over low heat(250F) for 20 minutes or until pork is tender when tested with a fork. Add frozen peas and sliced water chestnuts. Cook,stirring mixture once or twice for 5 to 7 minutes or until snow peas are cooked. Serves 6.


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