SWEET AND SOUR PORK

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I got this out of a Southern Living magazine about 20 years ago. I don't make it often because it take some time to make.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
2 small tomatoes, cut in wedges
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine egg, flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a medium mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
  • Dip pork cubes into batter; coating well; deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees) for 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet; add green pepper, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender but not browned.
  • Stir in remaining broth, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce; boil rapidly one minute.
  • Slowly add 1/4 cup water to 3 tablespooons cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture into vegetable mixture.
  • Cook until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add pork, pineapple and tomato; cook just until well heated.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 344.3, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.3, Protein 12.9

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