Quick and Easy Oriental Pork

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is a quick dish to make, and you can adjust all ingredients to taste."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 4 -6 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs boneless pork, cut in 1 inch cubes
• salt and pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dryed chili flakes (or to taste)
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice (undrained)
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 tablespoon ketchup
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 green pepper, cut in 1-inch squares
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• hot cooked rice (any amount)

directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat.
2. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides.
3. Add in onions, garlic and dryed chili flakes (if using); stir for 2 minutes.
4. Add pineapple with juice, cornsyrup, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce; bring to a boil reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally (about 25-30 minutes) or until pork is tender.
5. Add in chopped green pepper; cook for about 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water; stir into pork mixture; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium heat; boil for 1 minute.
7. Serve with hot cooked rice.