Monday, February 23, 2009

Sweet & Sour Pork over Rice

Sweet & Sour Pork
From a ward newsletter

  • 1 lb boneless pork
  • 2 green peppers cut in 1" squares
  • 1 can pineapple chunks (drained dry)
  • 1/2 c cornstarch
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste
  • Rice
Marinade:
  • 12 T soy sauce
  • 1 T cornstarch
  • 1 T cold water
  • 1 egg yolk
Sauce:
  • 3 T vinegar
  • 4 T cold water
  • 3 T cornstarch
  • 1 t sesame oil (found in asian food section)
  • 4 T catsup
Pound pork to tenderize and cut in 1" squares. mix marinade and soak pork for at least one hour. Mix ingredients for sauce and set aside. Heat oil in large frying pan. Cook port until brown and done (about 2 minutes.) Remove from oil. Optional: Heat oil to fry the pork until crispy.
Remove port from frying pan. Drain all but 2 T oil from pan. Fry green pepper and pineapple, stirring constantly. Add sauce, continuing to stir until thickened. turn off heat. Add port and mix well. Serve immediately over rice.
Serves 3-4 people

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