simple sweet & sour pork

Harrisburg, PA
Updated on Feb 10, 2013

This was one of the first recipes I learned to make, which was given to me from a wonderful cook and friend of the family. I like this for a variety of reasons, including there is no heavy breading on the pork, and it also is easy ingredients that we all have on hand. Delicious flavor!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - lbs. boneless pork, cut in bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 - red pepper, bite sized chunks
  • 1 - green pepper, bite sized chunks
  • 1 - onion, bite sized chunks
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 - 20 oz. can pineapple chunks (including juice, don't drain)
  • - salt & pepper

How To Make simple sweet & sour pork

  • Step 1
    Melt 1 TB butter and sautee the onions & peppers sprinkled w/ a little salt about 10 mins.
  • Step 2
    Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce & cornstarch together, then add to veggies in pan.
  • Step 3
    Add the pineapple, including the chunks. Add some ground black pepper. Stir about 20 minutes over medium heat, until it gets a bit thickened.
  • Step 4
    Brown the pork in 1 TB butter until it is nice & brown. I like to toss it in a little worcestershire and sprinkle w/ Chinese Five Spice.
  • Step 5
    When pork is brown, add to the veggies & sauce and simmer about 30 minutes. Serve w/ rice.

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Category: Pork
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