Tuscan Pork Stir-Fry Recipe
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Tuscan Pork Stir-Fry

By: National Pork Board 
"Inspired by the fresh, simple ingredients of Tuscany, this quick-to-prepare dish uses Italian-styled tomatoes, seasoned with basil, for a light sauce that complements the subtle flavor of pork tenderloin."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups frozen cut Italian green beans, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges and separated
  • 6 ounces sliced cremini OR sliced portabella mushrooms, halved
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (16 ounce) tube refrigerated plain-flavored polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat; stir-fry pork for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove pork from skillet with slotted spoon; cover to keep warm.
  2. Add beans to skillet; stir-fry for 1 minute. Push beans to side of skillet; add 1 tablespoon oil to center of skillet. Add onion and mushrooms; stir-fry all vegetables for 2 minutes. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  3. Stir together tomatoes, cornstarch, sugar, salt and basil. Add to skillet; bring to boil. Add polenta. Cook, stirring gently, over high heat for 1 minute. Return all to skillet; cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute. Transfer to shallow pasta serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a side of garlic bread.

Footnotes

  • TIP
  • To easily slice pork tenderloin into thin slices, partially freeze tenderloin about 1 hour or until it is firm, but not hard.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 268 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by NikkiC   view full review
I really enjoyed it though it didn't come out as it should have. There is too much liquid in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by LMF443   view full review
This was very good. I subbed chicken for pork (I don’t really like pork and I didn’t want...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Yum! One of my most favorite combinations in all the world is green beans and tomatoes. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Becca Miller   view full review
I loved this dish! There were so many frsh flavors and textures. I served it over balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by Jeanne C Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fabulous! Other than using more veggies than called for I didn't change a thing and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2011 by Jodi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is really good, my son & DH liked it more than I did. I felt it lacked a little flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by Hawn   view full review
I thought it was okay, but it was missing something. My 12 year old gobbled it down, but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was yummy. Only changes were to cook the polenta on a skillet to get it a little crunchy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by m marcil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great 'home cooking' kind of meal. Here's what I did differently; I seasoned the pork with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by karin   view full review
This was very good I served the polenta on the side.

 

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