Pork Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Cornstarch4½ ounces
Water, cold½ cup
Low-sodium soy sauce½ cup
Ground ginger½ teaspoon
Granulated garlic3 tablespoons
Ground black or white pepper2 teaspoons
Chicken stock, non-MSG2 quarts
Fresh carrots, peeled, ¼” chopped
(5 pounds, 10 ounces), OR 6 pounds 12 ounces frozen sliced carrots)
5.625 pounds
Vegetable oil½ cup
Fresh onions, diced (1 pound, 6 ounces)1.375 pounds
Fresh broccoli, chopped
(4 pounds, 1 ounce), OR 4 pounds 15 ounces frozen mixed Oriental vegetables
4.063 pounds
Salt, kosher2 teaspoons
Raw boneless pork shoulder or loin, cut ½” cubes, practically free of fat11 pounds
Vegetable oil1 cup

Instructions

  1. Dissolve cornstarch in water and soy sauce. Add ginger, granulated garlic, and pepper.
  2. Heat chicken stock to a boil and slowly stir in cornstarch mixture. Return to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat.
  4. Prepare no more than 50 portions per batch. Sauté carrots in oil for 4 minutes.
  5. Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add broccoli and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove to steam table pans (12″ x 20″ x 2½”). For 50 servings, use 2 pans. Add salt. Keep warm.
  7. Sauté pork cubes in oil for 3-5 minutes, until no signs of pink remain. Add pork to vegetables in steam table pan. Add sauce and mix to coat pork and vegetables.
  8. Portion with 2 rounded No. 10 scoops (¾ cup, 1 Tbsp).

Recipe Notes

CCP: Heat to 165° F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
CCP: Hold for hot service at 135° F or higher.