Spicy Thai Pork With Vegetables Sesame Noodles Recipes

THAI PORK AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the pork in the freezer about 10 minutes to make it easier to slice. Soak the noodles in very hot water until just tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Snip the noodles with scissors into shorter lengths. Cut the frozen pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
• Puree the cilantro, lime zest and juice, ginger, garlic, jalapenos, shallots, fish sauce, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the processor as needed.
• Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half the cilantro mixture and stir-fry 1 minute. Add the pork and stir-fry until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the pork with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the skillet; add the green beans and stir-fry until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the noodles, pork and 2 tablespoons of the remaining cilantro mixture. Cook, tossing with tongs, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining cilantro mixture to taste.

THAI PORK CHOPS AND SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Place in plastic bag and add pork.
• Seal and turn to coat.
• Chill for 1 hour, or up to overnight.
• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Drain well and toss with onions, sesame oil, salt and pepper flakes.
• Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium high heat, add peanut oil, snow peas and carrots, cook, tossing frequently, about 5 minutes until crisp tender and set aside.
• Add one more tablespoon oil and sear pork chops, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until done.
• Add vegetables back to pot and toss to coat.
• Serve over noodles.

SESAME-GINGER PORK WITH SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil, seal the bag, and shake to coat the noodles.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high; add the pork, and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Add the salt and pepper and stir to coat the pork. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth and soy sauce reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the water chestnuts.
• If you're stopping here:
• Let cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a large zip-top plastic bag or plastic container and refrigerate along with the bag of noodles for up to 3 days.
• When you're ready to eat:
• Combine the pork mixture and soba noodles in a large skillet set over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through. You can also reheat the noodles and pork mixture together in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH. Meanwhile, chop the cilantro.
• Remove from the heat, stir in the cilantro, and serve.

SPICY THAI PORK WITH VEGETABLES & SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place Reynolds® Oven Bag in 13x9x2-inch pan. Add flour, peanut sauce and water to bag. Gently squeeze bag to blend ingredients; set aside.
• Slice pork tenderloin 1-inch thick; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add to oven bag. Turn bag several times to coat pork with sauce. Arrange pork in even layer in oven bag. Top with snap peas and bell pepper.
• Close oven bag with nylon tie. Cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Tuck ends of bag in pan.
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until pork reads 145°F on meat thermometer. While pork is baking, break up noodles and COOK according to package directions. Drain cooked noodles and place in medium bowl with 1 seasoning packet, sesame oil and green onions; stir to mix well. Carefully cut bag open.
• Place 1/4 of noodles on each plate and top with pork, vegetables, and sauce. Sprinkle with peanuts and green onions. Drizzle with additional peanut sauce, if desired.