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Tuscan Pork Recipe
by Patrick Travis

Tuscan Pork

This dish is basically an Italian "stir fry" but has a bit more sauce that a traditional Chinese stir fry would. I use a wok when cooking it.

With all the vegetables in this, it's a one dish meal.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 4

Goes Well With: Light green salad, Garlic Bread

Wine and Drink Pairings: Italian Red Wine, Full Bodied Red Wine

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips about 1" x 2"
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen & thawed cut Italian green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced into ½ inch-wide rings, cut into ¼'s and separated
  • ½ lb white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch in 2 table spoons water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 loose packed tablespoons fresh basil or 1½ teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat; stir-fry pork for 3-4 minutes or just until meat is cooked. Remove pork from skillet and place in a large covered bowl.
  2. Add beans and garlic to skillet; stir-fry on high for 1 minute.
  3. Move beans to the side of the skillet and add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add onion and mushrooms; stir-fry all vegetables for 3-4 minutes. Place the beans, mushrooms, and onion into the bowl with the pork and cover to keep warm.
  4. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, basil, and oregano to the skillet and bring to a boil. Turn down heat to a fast simmer.
  5. Slowly wisk the water into the cornstarch to make a thick liquid. Add a little more water if needed.
  6. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring gently over high heat for 1 minute.
  7. Add the pork and vegetables back into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, for 1 more minute.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.