Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork

cooking freak in California's Note:

Pork can be substituted with chicken for those who prefer chicken to pork. Be sure to bring the sauce to a boil before adding the cornstarch otherwise the sauce may retain an unpleasant starchy flavor. Vermouth is a German wine and can be substituted with any sweet white wine. You can accompany this dish with vegetable rolls.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb lean pork
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet vermouth or 1 tablespoon white wine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup diced red and yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons diced onions
• toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)
• oil, to deep fry
• sweet and sour sauce

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup chopped pineapple (canned or fresh )
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, to thicken the sauce

Directions:

1. Cut the pork into bite size pieces and marinate for 30 minutes with soy, vermouth, garlic, ginger, and 1 tbsp oil. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. TO MAKE THE SAUCE:.
3. In a medium saucepan , combine all the ingredients except the cornstarch , blend well and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer , stirring frequently until thickened.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan to deep fry the pork.
6. Remove the pork pieces from the marinade and roll in cornstarch to coat well.
7. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
8. In a large saute pan, heat 2 tsp oil on medium - high heat and stir fry the bell peppers and onions then add the sweet and sour sauce and fold in the fried pork .
9. let it simmer for 2 mins, arrange on a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds.