PORK EGG ROLLS

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"I take these hearty egg rolls and their tasty sweet 'n' sour sauce to every family gathering," relates Jody Minke from Hugo, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8 egg rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 21

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup salad shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
1/2 cup canned bean sprouts, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 to 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
8 refrigerated egg roll wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice, optional
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove pork with a slotted spoon and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry the cabbage, celery and onions in oil until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, garlic, soy sauce, sugar and reserved pork; stir-fry 4 minutes longer or until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat., Position one egg roll wrapper with a corner facing you. Spoon 1/3 cup filling on the bottom third of wrapper. Fold a bottom corner over filling; fold sides over filling toward center. Moisten top corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and seasoned salt in a saucepan; gradually add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with egg rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.