Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 green onions, cut on the bias in 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced (on the diagonal)
  • 1 sweet pepper, thinly sliced (any colour)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunk (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  • Melt butter or margarine in a large, heavy skillet.
  • Toss onions with garlic in butter over medium heat until just softened.
  • Add pork and brown lightly two or three minutes per side. Remove meat and set aside.
  • Toss peppers, pineapple, ginger, thyme, salt, pepper and chilies (if using) into the skillet and cook briefly.
  • Sprinkle with flour and add milk, stirring well, bringing it just to the boil.
  • Lower heat and cook, stirring for a few minutes until sauce is smooth and lightly thickened.
  • Return pork to pan and heat through.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Great served with rice or noodles.