Jamaican Pork Stew

Family favourite from my mother-in-law. Good for a weeknight supper or for company. I use any kind of lean pork (loin, tenderloin etc.). Easy and delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs pork, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2  tablespoons soya sauce
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 (19 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice or syrup)
• 1  green pepper, cut into pieces (or red)
•  pepper, to taste
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Brown onions and pork in oil.
2. In a bowl or large measuring cup, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add vinegar, soya sauce, ketchup, water, and syrup/juice of drained pineapple.
3. Add mixture to pork.
4. Cook over low heat, stirring until thick and clear.
5. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add pineapple tidbits and green pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve over hot rice.