SWEET AND SOUR PORK

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I was a very, VERY picky eater growing up. This recipe may have started me on my path to gastronomical adventures.

Provided by Rutecki Family

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs lean pork
2 tablespoons fat
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup green pepper, cut in strips
1/4 cup onion, sliced
2 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
1 cup pineapple juice
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut pork into strips 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
  • Brown in hot fat.
  • Add water, cover and cook in an electric skillet for 1 hour.
  • Add pepper strips, onion slices, pineapple. Saute.
  • Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, pineapple juice and soy sauce.
  • Mix and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over hot cooked pork, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Garnish with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 427.2, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 28.8, Protein 25.4

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