SWEET AND SOUR PORK 
1 1/2 lb. lean pork shoulder, cut into 2 1/2 inch strips
1 (#2) can pineapple chunks in HEAVY SYRUP ONLY (2 1/2 c.)
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. vinegar
2-3 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt; optional
1 sm. green pepper, cut into strips
1/4 c. thinly sliced onions

Brown pork in small amount of hot fat. Add 1/2 cup water (you may need to add more as it simmers). Cover and simmer (do not boil) until tender.

Drain pineapple; reserve liquid. Combine sugar and cornstarch. Add pineapple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt. Add to pork, cook and stir until gravy thickens. Add pineapple, green pepper, and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve over hot rice and pass the soy sauce. Serves 7.

 

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