Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Pineapple chunks1 Can (10oz)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Cider vinegar1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fructose1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ginger root2 Teaspoon, grated
 Cayenne pepper - A dash
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Pork roast - 4 cups, cubed (1-inch) and cooked, with all visible fat removed
 Mushrooms1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Green bell pepper1 To taste
 Onion1 Medium, thinly sliced
 Water chestnuts1 Can (10oz)
 Long-grain white rice - 4 cups, cooked, hot

Directions

GETTING READY
1) To a large saucepan, drain and pour the juice from the pineapple chunks. Keep aside the pineapple chunks to add later.
2) To this juice, add the cornstarch.
3) Stir well to dissolve the cornstarch completely.

MAKING
4) To the dissolved cornstarch in the pan, add the cider vinegar, fructose and grated ginger root.
5) Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
6) Remove the pan from heat.
7) Now, add the cayenne pepper, lemon juice, pineapple and pork.
8) Mix thoroughly. Let stand for 1 hour.
9) After an hour, add the mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and water chestnuts.
10) Over medium heat, cook until the vegetables turn just crisp tender.

SERVING
11) For each serving, top 1/2 cup cooked rice with 1 serving of this sauce.
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