Well-Seasoned Cookbook

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless pork steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

1 Tbsp. shortening

1 tsp. paprika

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. salt

1 (15 1/4 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 2/3 cup liquid

1/3 cup vinegar

1/3 cup water

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 green pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips

1 sm. onion, thinly sliced

4 cups cooked rice

Directions:

In large skillet, over medium heat, melt shortening. Add pork steak; sprinkle with paprika. Brown well. Cover and cook about 10 to 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add reserved pineapple liquid, vinegar, water, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; blend until smooth. Gradually stir into meat. Cook over low heat until thick; stirring constantly. Stir in green pepper, onion and pineapple. Cover and simmer over low heat 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Makes 4 servings.