Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice:

1 lb. pork tenderlion

1 pack (1 pkg. contains two 1.76 oz. packs) Dragonfly Seasoning Mix for Roast Red Pork

1/2 cup water

4 eggs

3/4 tsp. salt, divided

1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided

1 tbsp. + 2 tsp. vegetable or peanut oil, divided

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tbsp. molasses

2 tsp. sesame oil

1 1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tbsp. minced ginger

1 tbsp. minced garlic

8 oz. (about 3 cups) bean sprouts

1 rounded cup chopped scallion

4 heaping cups cold cooked rice (instructions for using uncooked below)

To Make Pork:

Cut any silver skin off the pork. Using a small pointed knife, make numerous 1/2" deep punctures in pork to maximize absorption of marinade. Place water and pork seasoning pack in a large zip lock bag. Mix to dissolve granules. Add pork. Marinade in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pork and discard marinade. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145-150 degrees F. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut pork into 1/4" to 1/2" cubes. Set aside

To Make Rice (if not using day-old cooked rice):

Fill a medium saucepan with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in 1 1/3 cup uncooked rice and boil for 12 to 15 minutes. You want the rice to be al dente—with a slight chew. Mine is perfect at 12 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh sieve and run under cool cold water until rice is cold. Thoroughly shake off excess water. Optional, pat dry with layers of paper towels. Set aside.

To Make Eggs:

Whisk eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Preheat a large skillet on medium. Add 2 teaspoons oil. Add eggs, cooking until the bottom is set. Turn over to cook second side. Remove from heat and chop with a spatula to break into little pieces. Remove from skillet. Set aside.

To Make Sauce:

Whisk soy sauce, molasses, and sesame oil in a small bowl until well blended. Set aside.

Assembling Rice:

Preheat 1 tablespoon oil to a wok or skillet on medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic and cook about 1 minute. Add pork, bean sprouts, scallion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes. Next, add pork. Sauté one minute. Add rice, breaking up any lumps, then add sauce. Cook stirring frequently until hot. Makes 4 main or 6 sides.

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