Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Pineapple
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful and tangy pork dish. Now, every time I make it for my family, it reminds me of those special visits. Everyone who tries it loves it.
-Cherry Williams, St. Albert, Alberta
Ingredients
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1 can (14 ounces) pineapple tidbits
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/3 cup water
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1/3 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2x1/4-inch strips
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
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Hot cooked rice
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Sesame seeds, optional
Directions
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1.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, ginger and pepper. Stir in the water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and reserved juice until smooth.
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2.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork and onion in oil for 4-8 minutes or until tender. Stir pineapple juice mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
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3.
Add green pepper and reserved pineapple. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until pepper is tender. Serve with rice and if desired, sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 333 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1190mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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