Best Crunchy Cashew Pork Recipes

SWEET 'N' SOUR CASHEW PORK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat. In another bowl, combine sugar and remaining cornstarch. Stir in the water, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until no longer pink. Add the cashews, onions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and pineapple; stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, cayenne, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved., Add cashews and bring to a boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), about 6 minutes., Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

SICHUAN PORK, BROCCOLI & CASHEW STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat the oil in a large wok. Season the pork and sear in batches, then remove and set aside.
• Fry the garlic until golden - about 30 secs - then add the broccoli and onions. Stir-fry for 2 mins, then add the pork and cashews along with the sauce. Keep stir-frying for another 2-3 mins until everything is hot and simmering.

CASHEW & PORK STIR FRY

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork and cut into 3/4 inch slices.
• Place in shallow dish.
• Blend the soy sauce and cornstarch together until smooth and free of lumps.
• Pour soy mixture over pork, stirring until all pieces are coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinade in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat nonstick skilled untiol hot, add the cashew nuts and dry-fry for 2-3 minutes until toasted, stirring frequently. Transfer to a place and reserve.
• Heat a wok or large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and when hot, add the leeks, ginger, garlic and bell pepper and stir fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Drain the pork, reserving the marinade.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok and, when hot, add pork, and stir-fry for 5 minutes until brown.
• Return the reserved vegetables to the wok with the marinade and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Stir in toasted cashews and chopped cilantro and serve immediately with freshly cooked noodles.