Chinese Take-Out Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Battered bite-size pork in a delicious sweet and sour sauce - this is very good! Ingredients:
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 teaspoon salt (i use seasoning salt) |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1/2 cup flour |
1 1/2 cups chicken broth |
2 lbs boneless pork, cut into about 3/4-inch cubes (make certain to use a tender cut of pork for this) |
oil (for deep frying) |
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic |
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
2 large carrots, thinly sliced |
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks (sweetened or unsweetened, reserve juice) |
4 tablespoons wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
hot cooked rice |
Directions:
1. In a bowl whisk together eggs, salt and 1/2 cup cornstarch, flour, garlic powder (if using) and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
2. Add in the pork cubes; toss to coat completely with batter.
3. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Place the coated cubes into the oil (working in batches) cook about 4-5 minutes or until pork is done; remove with a slotted spoon or strainer to drain.
5. Pour off any excess oil leaving just a small amount.
6. Saute the green pepper, garlic and carrots until just crisp-tender.
7. Add in the pineapple chunks and juice, the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth and vinegar.
8. In a small cup dissolve the 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water, then add to the sauce along with soy sauce; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly (about 1 minute).
9. You can place the pork back in the wok to coat and heat in the sauce, or place the pork on a dish and pour the sauce over top, or serve the sauce on the side, the choice is up to you.
10. Serve with cooked rice.
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