SWEET AND SOUR PORK

1-1/2 to 2 pounds boneless lean pork,
sliced 1/2 inch thick

1-2 tablespoons melted shortening

20 ounces pineapple chunks

1/2 cup vinegar

3/4 cup water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1/3 cup thinly sliced onion

1 green pepper cut in thin strips

Cut meat in strips, 3 or 4 inches long, 1 inch wide. Saute in shortening until light brown. Drain. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine juice, 3/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and salt. Pour over meat and simmer until tender. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to meat, cook over low heat turning constantly until sauce is thickened. Add pineapple chunks, onion, and green pepper. Cover, simmer 1-15 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves 4-6.

Source: Edith Adams

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