Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Boneless Lean Pork Shoulder - 1 pound, 1-inch cubes
 Pineapple - 1 can of 8 1/2 ounces, sliced
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion - 1 no, small, sliced, quartered
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Sugar1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vinegar1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Beef Bouillon Cube - 1 no
 Garlic1
 Cornstarch3 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon
 Green pepper1
 Tomato1
 Hot cooked rice3 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1) In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the shortening. Add in the pork cubes. Saute them over medium flame till they brown evenly.
2) Drain the pineapple slices, reserving its liquid.
3) In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, 1/2 cup water, onion, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the meat.
4) Cover the vessel and cook the meat over low flame. In about 60 minutes the meat should become tender.
5) In the blender, add the sugar, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, bouillpn cube, garlic, cornstarch and soy sauce. Blend for a few seconds.
6) Add the sauce to the meat mixture in the skillet. Stir well till the sauce is clear and has thickened.
7) Drop in the pineapple slices, green pepper and tomato pieces. Let all the ingredients heat up well.

SERVING
8) Serve the Sweet and Sour Pork hot over steamed rice.
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