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Kittencal's Chinese Pork Chow Mein

Here's how you make Kittencal's Chinese Pork Chow Mein
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 45m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean pork
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (garlic lovers acn use more)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespooons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white shortening
  • 1-3/4 cups water, divided
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon molasses ( do not omit)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 pound bean sprouts (can use more)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
  • Lightly toasted blanched almonds (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Slice meat into thin strips.

  • Step 2: In a small bowl whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with sugar then mix in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of oil; mix to blend.

  • Step 3: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the pork strips; toss well to coat then allow to sit for 30-45 minutes at room temperature tossing once or twice to coat the meat evenly.

  • Step 4: In a wok or large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons shortening; brown the meat lightly on all sides in hot shortening.

  • Step 5: After browning the pork you may add in chopped garlic and saute for 2 minutes.

  • Step 6: Add remaining 4 tablespoons soy sauce and 1-1/2 cups water; cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

  • Step 7: Add in the celery and onions; simmer for 15 minutes more.

  • Step 8: In a small bowl, blend in remaining cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water; stir into meat mixture.

  • Step 9: Add molasses, water chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; heat thoroughly.

  • Step 10: Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chopped green onions and toasted almonds.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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