Moo Shu Pork

I found this recipe a while ago on a great blog called For the Love of Cooking and adapted it to my liking. I like the lightness and asian flavors of this dish. I generally eat 2-3 of these lettuce wraps and I'm stuffed, no rice or other carbs needed.

Moo Shu Pork

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into thin strips

3 T hoisin sauce

3 T seasoned rice vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 T fresh ginger, minced (optional)

salt and pepper, to taste

2 T toasted sesame oil

1 can water chestnuts, diced

8 oz coleslaw mix

1 large carrot, cut into strips

1 bell pepper, cut into strips

3-4 green onions, sliced

handful of cilantro

butter lettuce leaves

Directions

Whisk hoisin, vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper together. Add the pork and marinate for 10-30 mins.

Heat 1 T oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the pork. Stir-fry until the pork is browned, about 5 mins. Remove from pan and place on a plate, cover.

Add the other tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the carrots and bell pepper. After 2-3 minutes add the pork back in along with the coleslaw mix, water chestnuts and half of the green onions and cilantro. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Taste and season, if needed. Serve in lettuce leaves and sprinkle the remaining green onions and cilantro on top just before serving.