Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients

Combine in bowl for marinade

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Add to marinade and let stand in refrigerator 20 - 30 minute

• 1 lb lean pork, cubed

Prepare and set aside

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 slices gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, cut in chunks
• 1 onion, cut in wedges
• 1 tomato, cut in wedges
• 3/4 cup pineapple chunk, drained (reserve juice)

Combine and set aside

• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice

Heat in wok or skillet

• 4 tablespoons oil

For breading

• 1 1/2 cups cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   Dredge pork cubes in cornstarch.

2. 2

   Fry on all sides until brown.

3. 3

   Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels, keep warm.

4. 4

   Pour off excess fat if necessary, leaving about 2 Tbs.

5. 5

   Stir fry garlic, ginger, peppers, and onions 2 - 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add tomato and pineapple, and sauce ingredients.

7. 7

   Cook until sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Return pork to skillet, heat to bubbling and serve immediately with hot rice.