Sweet and Sour Pork
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Sweet and Sour Pork
Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Main Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds boneless pork -- cut in 1/2-inch
cubes
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups vegetable oil
2 large onions -- cut in 6 wedges
4 green peppers -- cut in strips
1 carrot -- thinly sliced
1/2 cup water chestnuts -- diced
3/4 cup canned pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons cornstarch
Toss the pork cubes in a mixture of 4 tbsp. cornstarch, 2 tbsp. dry sherry and 4 tbsp. soy sauce. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet; fry the pork until its browned on all sides and tender. Drain the pork and keep hot; pour off all but 1/4 cup oil.
In the oil remaining in the skillet, saute onions, green peppers and carrot, for 3 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and pineapple chunks; cook 2 minutes. Mix together the sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, dry sherry and soy sauce. Add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the water mixed with the 4 tbsp. cornstarch. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the pork, mix well; heat thru and serve.
Serves 6
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Note: Lenny's favorite!
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