Name: Classic Sweet & Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean boneless pork loin or 2 lbs lean boneless pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks; 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 small onion, sliced

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Excellent recipe! Found it in my Joy of Cooking cookbook years ago. I've made a couple of adjustments to suit my family's tastes. Original recipe can be found on page 480.

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ingredients

2 lbs lean boneless pork loin or 2 lbs lean boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup pineapple juice
¹⁄₂ cup chicken stock
¹⁄₄ cup vinegar
¹⁄₃ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ¹⁄₂ cups pineapple chunks
1 green pepper, seeded and sliced
1 small onion, sliced

directions

Cut pork into 1/2 inch strips, 2 inches long.
Heat oil in a wok or electric fryer, brown meat.
When brown drain meat on paper towel.
Set aside.
To make sauce, in the same fryer add the pineapple juice, chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook until slightly thickened and has changed color.
Add meat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour.
Add pineapple chunks, green pepper and onion.
Cook for another 10 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
Serve over cooked rice.

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"Excellent recipe! Found it in my Joy of Cooking cookbook years ago. I've made a couple of adjustments to suit my family's tastes. Original recipe can be found on page 480."

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review by Kiwi Kathy

11/5/2011

I just adore Sweet and Sour Pork and this would have to be the best recipe I have tried. I have made it several times now and it is always delicious. I also find that it is a very easy recipe to whip up after work. Not a lot to do once it is underway. I originally thought that the cooking time was a bit long, however it certainly ensures that the meat is tender. Delicous! Thank you Carol :) for posting a 'true gem'.

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review by Debbie K. Dowell

5/22/2010

This is the dish of my youth. Used cheap ol' pork too. The perfect amount of vinegar (cider of course) etc. I have to admit it seems sweet now days though. I really enjoyed it . Thanks

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review by Chris Reynolds

1/3/2010

This was good, but it seemed to be missing something. It was quick to fix, and that is always a plus! Thanks for sharing.

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review by kimmiej7

7/2/2009

My husband loved this and it really was good...but after about 3 bites it was WAY too sweet. We will make this again, but cut the sugar by at least half.

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review by Angela P.

4/17/2008

Very authentic tasting sauce! I did decrease the brown sugar a bit and add a little more vinegar as one reviewer suggested as I knew we wouldn't like it real sweet. One of my new favorite recipes!

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