Dinner for 4

Spicy Cashew Pork

Name: Spicy Cashew Pork
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp medium-dry sherry; 2 tsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; 3/4 lb boneless pork loin; 1 tsp sugar; 3 tbsp peanut oil; 2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 large red bell pepper; 1/2 lb snow peas; 1 cup salted roasted cashews

$9.07for 436 minServes 4

Thin pork strips stir-fry with peppers, snow peas, cashews, ginger, garlic, and a spicy soy sauce.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pork roast, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.17Typical price
	Fresh peas and snap peas, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.5 oz	$3.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.07

Swaps

Swap pork roast for beef chuck roastabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

36 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.27 per serving$9.07 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 tbsp medium-dry sherry
2 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
3/4 lb boneless pork loin
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp peanut oil
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes
1 large red bell pepper
1/2 lb snow peas
1 cup salted roasted cashews

Steps

Whisk sherry, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl.
Slice the pork into thin strips and toss it with 2 tablespoons of the sauce.
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat and cook the pork for 5 minutes, until it reaches 145 F.
Add ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes, then stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add the bell pepper and snow peas, then cook for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Stir in the remaining sauce and cashews, then cook for 2 minutes until thickened.

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