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Spicy Ginger Cashew Pork

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This Spicy Ginger Cashew Pork is the definition of easy! Thinly sliced pork loin is stir-fried until crispy and tossed in a super simple sauce consisting of homemade spicy sweet chili sauce, tamari and lime juice. Serves 4 to 6 in 30 minutes or less.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine American, American, Chinese
Keyword cashew, pork, spicy, stir fry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 318
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

  • All-Clad E7859464 HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick Dishwasher Safe PFOA Free Chefs Pan/Wok Cookware, 12-Inch, Black

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 1/3 cup spicy sweet chili sauce homemade or use store-bought
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 medium lime juiced

FOR THE STIR-FRY:

  • 2½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • coconut oil or peanut oil, for frying
  • 1½ pounds boneless top loin pork chop sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews or lightly salted
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE SAUCE:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, tamari and lime juice and set aside.

MAKE THE STIR-FRY:

  • Toss the sliced pork with the cornstarch and white pepper
  • Heat a large skillet with sesame oil on medium-high heat and cook the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds. Then working in batches stir-fry the pork in batches, adding more coconut oil as needed until the pork in cooked through and crispy. Transfer the pork to a clean plate and repeat with the remaining slices.
  • Wipe out your wok with paper towel and reduce the heat to medium. Add in the cashews and stir-fry until toasted in spots. Transfer the toasted cashews to the plate with the pork.
  • Pour the sauce into the wok and bring to a boil. Then add in the pork and cashews and toss continuously until the sauce sticks and caramelizes to the crispy pork and the cashews.
  • Serve with rice and top with green onions, red pepper flakes and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (generous) | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg