Good and Garlicky Sweet and Sour Pork

The flavors of this dish mix really well together. We like this served over brown rice, it makes a nice dish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  lb  pork tenderloin
• 2  tablespoons  crushed fresh garlic
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
• 1  medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1  medium yellow onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1  medium carrot, pealed and sliced diagonally

• Sauce

• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. For the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small dish.
2. Set aside.
3. Trim the tenderloin of any visible fat, and cut into 1-inch cubes, and set aside.
4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray, and preheat over med-high heat.
5. Add the garlic and the pork, stir fry for 5-6 minutes, or until pork is browned.
6. Drain the juice from the pineapple, reserving both the juice and the fruit.
7. Add the juice to the pork mixture, and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until pork is tender and cooked through.
9. Add the pineapple chunks, bell pepper, onion, and carrot to the pork mixture.
10. Cover and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp-tender.
11. Stir the sauce to mix, and add it to the skillet.
12. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
13. Serve hot, with brown rice.