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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Main Dish Pork Asian Chinese Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Stir Fry Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Technique 4 Hours Or Less

Authentic Chinese Pork Chow Mein

No need to order in chow mein when you can make it yourself, this is just as good if not even better than any chinese restaurant or take-out -- if you prefer more flavor then add in more soy sauce --- if desired after the pork is finished browning you may add in fresh minced garlic and stir for 2 minutes, this is only optional --- you will love this!!

Steps

Cut meat into thin strips.
Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch with sugar , blend in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp oil.
Mix to blend.
Pour over pork strips.
Toss well to coat , marinade in mixture for 20 minutes.
In a wok or large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons shortening.
Brown the meat lightly on all sides in hot shortening.
Add remaining 4 tbsp soy sauce and 1-1 / 2 cups water.
Simmer , covered on low heat for 45 minutes.
Add in the celery and onions.
Simmer for 15 minutes more.
In a small bowl , blend in remaining cornstarch with 1 / 4 cup water.
Stir into meat mixture.
Add molasses , water chestnuts , bean sprouts and mushrooms.
Heat thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted almonds.

Ingredients

lean pork, garlic cloves, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, shortening, water, celery, onion, molasses, sliced water chestnuts, bean sprouts, mushrooms, salt and pepper, green onion, blanched almond