Winter Squash And Pork Stir Fry Recipes

WINTER SQUASH AND PORK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put half the oil in a heavy skillet or wok and turn heat to high. When hot, add pork and cook, stirring once or twice, until browned; don't worry about cooking it through. Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Add remaining oil, followed a moment later by squash. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes. Add ginger and scallions and stir; add stock and cook until it reduces by about half. Add soy sauce and cook 30 seconds or so.
• Return pork to skillet and cook about 1 minute, stirring. There should still be liquid remaining in pan. Garnish and serve.

SQUASH AND PORK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, breaking up the pork, until slightly browned, 2 minutes. Add the garlic, mushrooms, half of the scallions and 2 tablespoons panko; cook 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, half of the parsley and 1/3 cup water. Increase the heat to high; cook until slightly thickened, 3 minutes.
• Combine the cottage cheese, 3/4 cup Mexican cheese and the remaining parsley in a bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons panko in a 9-inch-square baking dish. Top with half of the squash, overlapping slightly; season with salt. Top with two-thirds of the pork sauce and the cheese mixture. Add the remaining squash; season with salt. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons panko, pork sauce and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts and the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and turn on the broiler; broil until golden, 2 minutes. Top with the remaining scallions.

PORK AND WINTER SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or saucepan, brown pork in 1 tablespoon of oil. Remove from pan; drain. Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. , Return pork to pan. Add the mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add squash; simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve with noodles if desired.

PORK AND SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place squash in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add water to a depth of 1 inch. Cover with plastic wrap; vent. Microwave at high 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add rind, ginger, red pepper, and cinnamon stick pieces; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove and discard cinnamon stick pieces.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add pork to pan, and sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring with a whisk. Add sugar mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add squash; toss to coat. Stir in green onions.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & PORK STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut squash in half.
• Scoop out and discard seeds.
• Place each half, cut side down, on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees until tender - about 1 hour.
• Let cool for 10 minutes and then shred the flesh with a fork into a bowl.
• Discard the shell.
• Slice pork into thin rounds and then cut each round into matchsticks.
• Heat a large wok over medium -high heat.
• Swirl in sesame oil, then add scallions, garlic, ginger and salt stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the pork.
• Cook stirring constantly until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the squash threads and cook stirring for 1 minute.
• Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and chili sauce.
• Cook stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
• Enjoy!