Garlic Ginger Sticky Pork You Can't Live Without

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork loin is less fatty.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan until shimmering.

Add just shy of 1 lb of broccoli, cut into florets and small stem pieces, and pan-fry for about 10 minutes until soft.

Transfer the cooked broccoli to a plate and set aside.

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup sriracha, and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. Whisk together and set aside.

Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the pan and heat until shimmering.

Season 1 lb of pork tenderloin, cut into strips, with salt and pepper, then add to the pan in one layer. Brown on all sides for a few minutes, then remove from the pan.

Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of grated ginger to the same pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn them.

Pour the honey sriracha sauce into the pan and bring to a boil, stirring slowly to avoid burning the sugar.

Add the browned pork back into the pan along with the cooked broccoli, tossing to coat everything in the sauce until sticky and heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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