When my husband and I ate this, we both just about died out of pure enjoyment. I LOVED this and while it was a wee bit more time consuming than picking up a phone and dialing, the fact that I could eat a huge bowl and feel full but not bloated made it all worth it. I truly recommend giving this one a try. It was really really yummy.
Sweet and Sour Pork
Pork
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into cubes (I had the butcher remove the skin and bone)
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white sugar
2 1/2 tsp soy sauce
2 egg whites
3 green onions chopped
Mix all the ingredients and marinate the chopped pork for at least one hour. Coat the marinated meat in cornstarch once you are ready to cook.
Veggies
1 tbsp olive oil
4 stalks of celery, chopped
1 red sweet pepper, cut into bite sized chunks
1 yellow sweet pepper, cut into bite sized chunks
1 medium white onion, cut into wedges
2 spoons of minced garlic (I used pre-minced garlic, find it in the Produce section of your grocery store)
Sauce
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp soy sauce
1 can pineapple chunks, undrained
3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water.
Directions
- Heat up 1 quart of oil (I used a soy based oil that was half and half Virgin Olive oil. Fry the prepared pork in the heated oil about 8-10 mins, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towel.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Stir in the celery, peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the water, salt, sugar, vinegar, ketchup and soy sauce. Add to a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the cooked pork, vegetables and pineapple chunks with juice. Return to a boil and mix in the cornstarch & water mix to thicken the sauce. Cook until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Serve on a bed of rice.