Leftover Pork

Name: Leftover Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red or chopped green pepper; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup cubed cooked pork (1/2-inch cubes); 3/4 cup frozen sliced carrots, thawed; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup pork gravy; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked rice

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Wondering what to do with all that leftover pork? Our leftover pork recipe turns cooked pork into a delicious new dish with vegetables, mushrooms and a gravy-style sauce that's simply delicious.

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red or chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cubed cooked pork (1/2-inch cubes)
3/4 cup frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup pork gravy
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and celery in oil until crisp-tender. Add the pork, carrots, mushrooms, gravy, broth, soy sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender. Serve over rice.

When I buy pork roast that's too much for two people, I have this second-day dish in mind. It's a family favorite that doesn't taste like leftovers. —Shirley Tower, Southwick, Massachusetts

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