SWEET AND SOUR SMOKED SAUSAGE OVER RICE

Sweet and Sour Smoked Sausage over Rice image

Provided by Susan Bickta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 c green bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 c red bell pepper, cut into chinks
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 clove garlic, peeled and finely diced
1 can(s) sliced water chestnuts, undrained (5 ounces)
2-3 Tbsp cornstarch
1 can(s) pineapple chunks (20 ounces) , drained, liquid reserved
2/3 c light corn syrup
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp ketchup
1-2 tsp toasted sesame oil
4-6 servings cooked white rice

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage slices and cook until slices are browned around the edges, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan, cover and keep warm.
2. To the same pan, add the green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic and water chestnuts. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until crisp-tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium size bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, cornstarch, corn syrup, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. Mix well to incorporate cornstarch. Pour into skillet with vegetables. Cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened and heated through. Add the pineapple chunks, browned sausage and sesame oil. Mix well. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
4. Serve over rice.