Szechuan Pork Strips Recipe
The Szechwan Pork Strips is a delicious and crispy pork preparation that I simply cant get enough off! My Uncle used to love preparing this in batches and snacking on it!!! When I had the Szechwan Pork Strips for myself I discovered why it was so addictive. Try it for yourself!
Ingredients
1 lb. pork loin
Marinade:
1 teaspoon rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Coating:
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup minced yellow pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups oil for deep-frying
Directions
Slice pork into pieces 1/3 inch thick.
Lightly pound with broad side of cleaver.
Cut into strips 2 inches long.
Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add pork; mix well.
Let stand 20 minutes.
Mix coating ingredients in a large bowl.
Heat 6 cups oil in a wok over high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Reduce heat to medium.
Use tongs to dip marinated pork strips one at a time into coating mixture.
Carefully lower coated strips into hot oil.
Deep-fry several at a time until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Lightly pound with broad side of cleaver.
Cut into strips 2 inches long.
Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add pork; mix well.
Let stand 20 minutes.
Mix coating ingredients in a large bowl.
Heat 6 cups oil in a wok over high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Reduce heat to medium.
Use tongs to dip marinated pork strips one at a time into coating mixture.
Carefully lower coated strips into hot oil.
Deep-fry several at a time until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
