Pork and Chestnuts

Name: Pork and Chestnuts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 283 grams cooked shelled chestnuts, halved; 4 cinnamon sticks; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 79 milliliters dry sherry; 237 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters chopped peeled fresh ginger; 177 milliliters sliced green onions; 118 milliliters low-sodium soy sauce; 2 pods star anise; 1 Tbsp sugar; 227 grams udon noodles (thick Japanese noodles); 237 milliliters water; 1 Tbsp water

Pork and Chestnuts might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 34g of protein, 6g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up pods star anise, chestnuts, water, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dry sherry you could follow this main course with the Bread and Butter Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine pork loin, chestnuts, and the next 9 ingredients (chestnuts through star anise) in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 20 minutes or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard cinnamon and star anise.

Ingredients you will need

Star Anise