Spicy and savory Hunan-style pork dish

This Hunan Peppered Pork recipe is a delicious and spicy dish that features tender pork cooked in a fragrant and spicy sauce. It is a classic dish from the Hunan region of China, known for its bold flavors and fiery spices. The combination of the juicy pork and the heat from the peppers creates a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy any spice lover. Serve it with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 4 dried red chili peppers, crushed
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed dried chili peppers. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well to coat the pork and peppers.
7. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
8. Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish and stir to combine.
9. Serve the Hunan Peppered Pork over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

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