PEAR PORK STIR-FRY
MAKES 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves, drained, liquid reserved
12 ounces lean pork loin, julienned
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 carrots, sliced at a diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 green pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

Drain pears, reserving liquid. Cut pear slices in half. In medium-sized skillet, sauté pork in oil until lightly browned. Add vegetables and saute until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. In small bowl, combine pear liquid with brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir mixture into pork and vegetables; add pears. Cook mixture, stirring gently 1 to 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Serve over white rice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

Calories 640
Protein 24g
Carbohydrate 89g
Fiber 6g
Fat 21g
Sodium 281mg
Cholesterol 62mg