Pork Tenderloin in Black Bean Sauce with Broccoli
Pork tenderloin is tender, has a fine texture and is suited to stir-frying because it remains moist and succulent.
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per each of 6 servings: about | - |
| cal | 258 |
| pro | 31 g |
| total fat | 10 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 10 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| sodium | 573 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 4% |
| iron | 16% |
| vit A | 11% |
| vit C | 97% |
| folate | 21% |
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2 small pork tenderloins (about 1-1/2 lb/750 g total)
1 tsp (5 mL) minced gingerroot
1/4 tsp (1 mL) Each salt and white or black pepper
1 bunch broccoli (1 lb/500 g)
3 tbsp (50 mL) vegetable oil
3 green onions, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) lengths
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh coriander
3 tbsp (50 mL) black bean paste or sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (175 mL) chicken stock
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
Coriander sprigs
Preparation:
Cut pork crosswise into1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices. In bowl, stir together pork, ginger, salt and pepper; set aside.
Cut florets off broccoli; peel and thinly slice stems. In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook florets and stems for about 2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to serving platter; keep warm.
In wok or large skillet, heat 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the oil over high heat; brown pork in batches. Transfer to separate plate.
Add remaining oil to wok; stir-fry green onions, garlic and coriander for 1 minute. Add black bean paste and sugar; cook for 30 seconds. Add all but 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the stock, mixing well. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining stock; stir into sauce.
Return pork and any accumulated juices to pan; cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. Spoon over broccoli. Garnish with coriander sprigs.
Additional Information
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Tip:
Chinese black beans are black soy beans that have been salted and slightly fermented. They are soaked in water, drained, pounded or finely chopped to a paste, then sautéed to make a sauce. You can buy prepared black bean paste, with or without garlic, at the supermarket.
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