Pork and apples are a long-time
favorite. This version can be fixed while the accompanying rice
cooks. Spicy scents of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg blend with
the aroma of cooking apples in this succulent pork and rice dish.
Spiced Pork
and Apples
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 pound pork, thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 apple, sliced
- Prepare rice according
to package directions.Cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile blend garlic
powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and white pepper in a bowl;
sprinkle over the pork; set aside.
- Blend apple juice, soy
sauce, cider vinegar and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium-high
heat;add oil. Add pork and cook, stirring continuously for about
4 minutes or until browned.
- Remove pork from skillet;
cover and keep warm.
- Add apple to skillet;
stir and cook until apple is lightly browned.
- Return pork to skillet;
add apple juice mixture. Cook, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Makes 2 servings.
Cooking Tip: Try this dish
with slightly under ripe pears for a change, or fresh persimmons
in season. Toss in a few sultanas or raisins for sweetness.