Pork Chow Mein

 Portion Size: 1 cup; Pork/ vegetables over ½ c. noodles

Ingredients:     Yields: 8 servings

IngredientsNotes:
2 ½ lbs. boneless pork shoulder, pork blade, or arm steak, cut into ½ inch size piecesTrim all visible fat. Cut across the grain into ½ inch size pieces
2 tablespoons oil 
4 cups low sodium beef broth 
¼ cup lite soy sauce 
4 Medium stalks, celeryWash, trim and thinly slice
1 Medium onionWash, trim and chop
6 tablespoons cornstarch 
1 lb. frozen Chinese vegetables 
6 oz. jar sliced mushroomsOr 1 package, sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cups Chow Mein Noodles or spaghettiPrepare according to directions on package
For gluten free (GF): Use GF beef broth, GF noodles, and GF soy sauce.  Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions:Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add pork and sauté until brown. 
2Stir in broth, soy sauce, celery, mushrooms and onion. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat 
3Cover and simmer 30 minutes. 
4Mix cornstarch with 1 cup cold water. 
5Slowly stir into mixture. Return heat to medium high and heat to boiling stirring constantly.  Boil and Stir 1 minute. 

6
Add Vegetables and heat to boiling.Minimum Pork Cook until internal temperature reaches 145° for 15 seconds.
7Toss with noodles. Serve hot. 

Time Temperature Sensitive foodFood safety Standards: hold food for service at an internal temperature above 140° F. Do not mix old product with new.  Cool

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates