Ingredients
1
lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon pepper
2
tablespoons butter
1
teaspoon minced gingerroot
1
teaspoon minced garlic
1
tablespoon cornstarch
1
cup apple juice
1/4
cup water
2
tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2
(4.5-oz.) jars sliced mushrooms
2
cups water
1/2
teaspoon salt
1 1/4
cups uncooked couscous
1
cup frozen corn
1/2
red bell pepper, chopped
3
green onions, chopped
1/2
teaspoon five-spice powder
Preparation
To flatten each pork slice, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound pork with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 8 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove pork from skillet. Add gingerroot and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender.
In medium bowl, combine cornstarch, apple juice, 1/4 cup water and vinegar; mix well. Add to mixture in skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add mushrooms and pork; cook 10 minutes or until sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, corn, bell pepper, onions and five-spice powder; mix well. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Serve couscous with pork mixture.
