Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 x 15½-ounce can pineapple chunks
• 1¼ pounds lean, boneless pork
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced green pepper
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅓ cup vinegar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Drain pineapple, reserving ½ cup of the syrup.
2. Cut pork into very thin strips.
3. Heat oil in wok or skillet and when hot add pork. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
4. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
5. Add broth, salt, pepper, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and pineapple. Bring to a boil.
6. Make a smooth paste of cornstarch and pineapple syrup. Add to meat mixture and cook until thickened and clear, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve over fluffy rice.