RIVERVIEW RECIPE: Sweet & Sour Pork

SWEET & SOUR PORK

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. lean pork shoulder, cut in 1-in. pieces

2-3 Tbsp fat

1 can (1 lb., 4 oz.) pineapple chunks

1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup vinegar

1 small green pepper, cut into strips

1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced

1.5 Tbsp corn starch

water

 

DIRECTIONS:

Brown pork in hot fat in large skillet. Drain pineapple and mushrooms, reserving liquid. Add enough water to juice to make 2 cups. Add to pork and simmer 1 hour. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, salt and vinegar. Add pineapple chunks, green peppers and onions. Cook 15 minutes longer. Mix corn starch with a small amount of water, stir into hot mixture. Cook, stirring until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.