Stir-Fry Pork USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Stir-frying is a popular and efficient cooking technique that involves using a small amount of oil to pan-fry vegetable medleys, meats, and seasonings.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup stir-fry over ¼ cup rice provides 1½ oz equivalent meat, ¼ cup vegetable, and ½ oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Combine brown rice and 1 cup water in a small pot. Reserve remaining water for step 4.
  • Heat over medium–high heat to a rolling boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  • Make cornstarch mixture: In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch, remaining water, and soy sauce until smooth.
  • Make sauce: In a small pot, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium–high heat. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir frequently until nectar thick, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat, and set sauce aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium–high heat.
  • Add broccoli, and sauté for 3–5 minutes or until thawed. Stir frequently.
  • Add carrots, onions, garlic powder, and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables become slightly tender. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
  • Season pork with salt and pepper.
  • Coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium–high heat. Add pork, and brown for 10–15 minutes. Stir frequently. Critical Control Point: Heat to 155 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Add vegetables and sauce to skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir frequently. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Serve ½ cup stir-fry over ¼ cup rice.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Stir-Fry Pork USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup stir-fry over ¼ cup rice.
Calories
180
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
334
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
17
g
6
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Variation
If pork is frozen, defrost in the refrigerator 1 day for 1–5 pounds. Hold raw pork at 40 °F or lower.
Ground ginger may be substituted for fresh ginger root. If using ground ginger, use half of the amount required in the recipe.
Yield / Volume