Hello all– We are happily in a series of rain storms here, after years of drought. The impatience in the front yard are bright and blooming and the mountains north of us are white with snow. There are fires in the fireplace and heavy sweaters. It’s real winter weather and we’re loving it. Unfurl the umbrellas!
So when it’s soggy outside, a hot savory bowl of pork and crispy sugar snap peas is really welcome. You might like this no matter what your weather these days…
HONEY GINGER PORK & SUGAR SNAP PEA BOWL
1 cup white or brown rice.
2 tab. olive oil
1/2 pound pork loin cutlets, cut to small strips
salt & freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups sugar snap peas (about 5 oz.)
sauce:
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. minced ginger (or powdered ginger)
2 tab. soy sauce
3 tab. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tab. cornstarch
Cook the rice according to the directions on the package
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Drop in the pork cutlet strips. Liberally salt and pepper them as they cook. Stir to brown the pork evenly for 4 or 5 minutes until it’s brown around the edges. Throw in the red pepper bits and cook 1 minute more. Remove the meat and peppers from the skillet to a plate.
Cut the tough tips from the ends of the peas and then add them to the same skillet. Cooking for just 2 to 3 minutes in the pork juices (you want them to stay crisp!)
Shake together the sauce ingredients in a tightly closed container until they are thoroughly blended.
Then put the meat and peppers back in the skillet with the sugar snap peas. Stir in the sauce mixture over medium high heat. Stir until the sauce thickens, just a minute or two.
Layer the pork and peas over a bowl of cooked rice, scraping all the sauce from the pan. Makes two bowls. Enjoy it nice and hot!
this makes me hungry and it’s only time for breakfast! haha
Hi Neha! Hmmm… I’m afraid I find my self hungry too whenever I’m scrolling past people’s food photos!! Fun to hear from you! xox
Would love a big bowl of this right now. Your photo is just gorgeous Rhonda and this sounds delicious. Pork tastes so wonderful with a touch of sweetness. Have an amazing weekend!
Hey Suzanne! Fun to see you face pop up here. We had a fun weekend–ventured out to a broadcast of the “Prairie Home Companion” at the beautiful Pasadena Civic (our Christmas gift to each other). But mostly stayed in and watched the pounding rain out our back door (I think we’re out of the drought for now!!). How was your weekend friend?? Any good eating? hugs hugs.
Hi, Rhonda, is next Weds. Lesson for Bible Study from our new book? If so could you bring my copy to Jt. Heirs in the morning so I can be prepared by Weds?
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Got it Mary!
How much was the book this time? I thought you said $10.50. Is that correct? Thanks, Mary Jean
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Yep. xoxox
Oh Rhonda I could just picture it there as you were describing. Sound like a perfectly paired meal for the weather.
Hey Lacey! thanks. Really loved your thoughtful post on kids and privacy. You have a way of coming up with topics that have real responses!! Love you blog… xo
Thanks Rhonda!
Another colorful healthy looking concoction! 🙂
HI Marcia– waiting for your next post!! (keep checking in on your blog)– Hoping you are busy with books and travels! hugs friend!!
Yum yum yum, all kinds of good flavors here. So glad Cali got some much needed rain. -Kat
thanks Kat– yep, my yard is so happy! And the mountains we can see from here are covered with snow.
Love these combinations of flavours in this. In fact I just told my hubby that I need to bookmark this one!
Hope you like it Miriam– so simple and doesn’t take a lot of time– that’s what I need most nights. hugs from over here!
Both important things in my books! Hugs back xo
I’m so glad you are finally getting much needed rain, but it seems like you’ve had a LOT! Hope it hasn’t been too much! This is a lovely recipe; it looks so fresh and I wish I had a nice bowl of it now!
The rain has been a blessing, lakes and reservoirs filling up and the hills north of us are finally all green again. Im loving it.
Looks so delicious!! I could eat Chinese everyday and not get tired of it!!
Hey Brittany! We do like Chinese too– our daughter-in-law is from Hunan province in China and our son-in-law is from Hong Kong– so we get lots of chances to eat real Chinese! Been missing your posts, Brittany, think you must be busy– hope all is well with you there. hugs!
You’re so lucky! Chinese is my favorite kind of food!! Yes, I haven’t posted in awhile..I’m working on a few different posts that need some polishing before I publish! 😄❤️
I’ll be checking in to read Brittany!! xo