Sweet-Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Sweet-Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. lean pork, cut in 2 x 1/2-inch strips; 2 Tbsp. hot shortening; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 medium green pepper, cut in strips; 1/4 c. onion, thinly sliced; hot, cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. lean pork, cut in 2 x 1/2-inch strips
2 Tbsp. hot shortening
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium green pepper, cut in strips
1/4 c. onion, thinly sliced
hot, cooked rice

1
Brown pork slowly in hot shortening.
2
Add 1 cup water, bouillon cube and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3
Mix well.
4
Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
5
Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
6
Combine brown sugar and cornstarch.
7
Add reserved syrup, vinegar, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8
Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Add sauce to pork.
11
Mix well.
12
Stir in pineapple, green pepper and onion.
13
Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Serve over rice.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. lean pork, cut in 2 x 1/2-inch strips, 2 Tbsp. hot shortening, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet-Sour Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet-Sour Pork

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