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Ingredients
- The pork:
- 12 – 16 oz (360 – 480gr) lean pork I used pork tenderloin
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 2 tbs chicken stock
- The sauce:
- 1 tbs oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger (2 – 3 thin slices, 1″ (2.5cm) wide)
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 2 tbs white sugar
- 4 tbs red wine or sherry vinegar
- 1 tbs cornstarch (maizena, corn flour) dissolved in
- 2 tbs chicken stock
- 2 tsp soy sauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 765g | |
| Calories 802 | |
| Calories from Fat 292 | 36% |
| Total Fat 32.95g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 3.75g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 1927mg | 80% |
| Potassium 1567mg | 45% |
| Total Carbs 95.68g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 31% |
| Sugars 68.89g | 46% |
| Protein 25.42g | 41% |
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