General Tso’s Pork
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (HIGH) or 8 to 9 hours (LOW)
Servings: 4
BATTER INGREDIENTS
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1 tbspkosher salt
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1 tbspfreshly ground pepper
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¼ cupsoy sauce
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1 largeegg, beaten
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1 cupcorn starch
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
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½ cupcorn starch
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¼ cupwater
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1 ½ tbspgarlic, minced
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¾ cupsugar
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½ cupsoy sauce
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¼ cupoyster sauce
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½ cupwhite wine
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14 ozchicken stock or broth
ASSEMBLY INGREDIENTS
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4 cupspeanut oil (plus 2 tbsp for wok)
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4 to 4 ½ lbGood Nature® Boneless Pork Loin, cut into 1” cubes
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¼ cupdried bird’s eye chilies
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½ cupcarrots, spiralized
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½ cupzucchini, spiralized
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1 tbspsesame seeds
In a large bowl, combine all batter ingredients except pork and peanut oil; whisk thoroughly and set aside. In another large bowl, combine all sauce ingredients.
In a deep cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat peanut oil until about 350°F. Working in small batches, dredge pork in batter and fry about 5 to 6 minutes; removing from oil with a slotted metal spoon or spider to a plate lined with paper towels.
In a large wok or skillet over high, heat 2 tablespoons oil until just starting to smoke. Add chilies, scallions, carrots, and zucchini and stir constantly for about 1 minute. Add sauce and bring to a boil, about 30 seconds. Add pork, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sesame seeds and serve.
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