Hawaiian Style Pork

Hawaiian Style Pork 

adapted from Bon Appetit April 2002

Hawaiian Style Pork for Stir Fried Cabbage

Makes 3 servings                    6 WW Blue points / serving

1 1/2 pounds lean boneless country-style pork spareribs, cut into 1 inch cubes
Cooking Spray
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 cup pork or chicken broth, divided
2 Tbsp + 2 tsp soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch

1. Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. 
2. Place a pot coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Saute about 1/3 of the pork until it is browned. Remove with slotted spoon to a bowl. Repeat with remaining batches of pork.
3. Add garlic, green onions, and ginger to pot; sauté 1 minute. Return pork and any juices to pot. 
4. Add 3/4 cup broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, and five-spice powder; bring to boil. 
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until pork is very tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. 
6. Stir remaining broth and cornstarch in cup to dissolve; mix into pork. 
7. Simmer until gravy thickens, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper. 

Enjoy !