Pork Chops Cantonese

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 to 6 pork chops (about 1-1/2 pounds)
 * salt and ground black pepper
 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks (drain; reserve syrup)
 * 1/4 cup dry sherry
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 3 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
 * 2 to 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown each side in oil. Remove all but 2 teaspoons fat. Add onion and cook lightly. Stir in pineapple syrup and water to make 1-1/4 cups. Add sherry; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until chops are tender.

Blend cornstarch, ginger and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook about 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add celery, carrots and pineapple. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve with fluffy rice.