Mar 8, 2008

Sweet-and-Sour Pork


2 T. butter
2 T. olive oil
3 pounds lean pork, cut into strips
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 T. soy sauce
1 1/2 cups red and/or green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
Rice for 4-6 people

Melt butter in a large skillet; add olive oil. Stir-fry pork strips until browned, about 7 minutes. Cover and simmer on low for about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In same skillet, combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, 2 cups of the reserved pineapple juice, and soy sauce. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir and cook 2 minutes. Add hot pork, peppers, sliced onion, and pineapple tidbits. Cook 3-5 minutes longer over medium heat. Serve over rice.

1 comment:

Cowboy Curtis said...

I want this for dinner tonight Jen! It looks good....Thanks for posting Jana.