Tender strips of pork bathed in a lusciously thick sweet and sour sauce.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Calories
592 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ cup shortening
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups water
¾ cup brown sugar
2 cubes chicken bouillon
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¾ cup white vinegar
½ cup thinly sliced onions
3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch long strips
3 pounds lean and boneless pork loin, cut into 2 1/2 inch strips
