Pork And Squash Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (2 lb) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    2 tablespoons peanut oil
    2 tablespoons coarsely grated orange rind
    1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken
    1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
    2 tablespoons sugar
    3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons chinese black vinegar
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup chopped green onion
Preparation
    Place squash in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add water to a depth of 1 inch. Cover with plastic wrap; vent. Microwave at high 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add rind, ginger, red pepper, and cinnamon stick pieces; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove and discard cinnamon stick pieces.
    Increase heat to medium-high. Add pork to pan, and saute 4 minutes or until browned. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring with a whisk. Add sugar mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add squash; toss to coat. Stir in green onions.

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