Sweet and Sour Pork

Maybe it’s just me, but I almost always have pork in my freezer.  It’s probably because I buy it, and then can’t think of a single thing of a single thing to do with it.  I have nothing against pork, I just don’t find it all that inspiring.  So it sits in the fridge for a couple of days until I stick it in the freezer where it finds its way to the bottom of the pile and I end up forgetting about it.  But now that’s all changed.  I have the perfect recipe for all that forgotten pork.  This quick stir fry is everything you want in a family meal – it’s simple to prepare, cooks super fast, and uses ingredients that you probably have on hand right now.  And to make it even more enticing, it’s full of healthy and tasty vegetables.

Since this is still early January, I know that many people are working hard on their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier – I certainly am one of those people.  My favorite hobby besides cooking is eating, so giving up either one of those activities would be like giving up sunshine for me.  So I’m striving to make good choices and pay attention to the number of spoonfuls I shovel into my mouth.  That’s one of the reasons I like this dish so much – it’s pretty easy on the hips and helps fulfill my vow to eat more veggies.  I was surprised at how great this sweet and sour sauce tasted given the list of ingredients.  I was really expecting something that resembled a lighted up version of sweet and sour, but it’s so much better than that.  It’s a great balance – not too sweet, not too sour – which of course is exactly what you want in this dish.  Try this one soon, and you’ll never wonder what to do with that pork in your freezer again!

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos

3 tablespoons all natural ketchup

2 tablespoons canola oil

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