Sweet and Sour Pork II
Description
Tender strips of pork bathed in a lusciously thick sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup shortening
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2 cups water
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2 cubes chicken bouillon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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3/4 cup white vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch long strips
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1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
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3 pounds lean and boneless pork loin, cut into 2 1/2 inch strips
Directions
1
Slice the pork into 2 inch by 1/2 inch strips. Melt the shortening in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add pork and cook, stirring constantly, until pork browns. Add water, bouillon cubes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and cover; simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
3
Add sauce cooked pork; mix well. Stir in pineapple, green pepper and onion. Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.