SWEET & SOUR SAUCY PORK

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Another great recipe from Emeril Lagasse. Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you. It's a very easy recipe and one that will impress your family and guests. My brother made this recipe first and then told me about it - thanks for the tip!

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Pork

Time 1h1m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (If you don't like spicy reduce)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 lb lean pork, cubed into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons spice essence (Emeril Lagasse's Essence)
1 green bell pepper, stemmed,seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups cubed pineapple
1/4 cup green onion, for garnish
cooked rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Season the pork with essence and set aside.
  • Combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, pepper flakes and sesame oil in large bowl.
  • In a large sauce pan heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the saucepan with the ginger and garlic and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and the sherry, mixing well.
  • Add the cornstarch-sherry mixture to the simmering pineapple juice mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes then remove from heat.
  • In a large saute pan, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the pork stirring and cooking until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pork and drain on paper towels.
  • Return saute pan to medium heat and add remaining tbsp vegetable oil.
  • Add the bell pepper and onion, stirring until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cubed pineapple and pork, cover, lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until pork is tender.
  • Uncover and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and top with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 742.9, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 46.8, Protein 27

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