Pork with Chestnuts

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 2 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 2 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 224 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 pound pork very lean
3/4 pound chestnuts skinned
1 teaspoon sesame oil
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar, dark
1 pound spinach fresh
2 tablespoons sherry dry, optional

Directions

Cut the pork into small bite size cubes and place in frying pan with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Remove residue and cover tightly and simmer for an hour.

Place the chestnuts into a large pan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for an hour.

Drain the chestnuts and add to pork meat with the soy sauce, sherry and dark brown sugar.

Cook slowly for an additional 25 minutes.

Wash the spinach very thouroughly and drain.

Place into frying pan or wok along with 1 Tablespoon of the liquid from the pork and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

Set heat to high and cook for approx. 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Place the spinach into a deep dish; place pork on top of spinach and pour the juices over top.

Serve very hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 228g
Amount per Serving
Calories 224 34% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g13%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g14%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 890mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g13%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 26.0g51%
Vitamin A 142%  Vitamin C 37%
Calcium 10%  Iron 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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