Stir-Fried Pork and Peanuts - serves 4

1 lb. boneless pork loin,thinly sliced
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tbsp sliced scallions
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 carrots, sliced and blanched
1 green pepper, cut into 2inch strips
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted cocktail peanuts

Toss pork slices with a mixture of cornstarch, sherry and soy sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add scallions and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add pork mixture and stir- fry until meat loses its pink color. Mix in carrots and green pepper; cook and stir 1 minute.
Combine remaining marinade with brown sugar; add to skillet mixture stirring until sauce thickens. Stir in unsalted cocktail peanuts and serve. Garnish with scallions if desired.