charlie's b'day sweet n' sour pork
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My husband used to always request this for his birthday dinner. Although not truly authentic - it is not the red sauce more commonly seen - it is good n' easy, and also inexpensive - I originally copied it from an article on frugal dining. Served with rice and buttered ginger carrots, it is a simple - and tasty - meal.
(1 rating)
yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For charlie's b'day sweet n' sour pork
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1 and 1/2 tspground ginger
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1/3 cflour
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4pork chops, or equivalent in pork tenderloin
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3 - 4 Tbspoil
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18 oz. can pineapple chunks
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3 Tbspwhite vinegar
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2 Tbspsoy sauce
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1/4 csugar
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1/2green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
How To Make charlie's b'day sweet n' sour pork
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1Cut pork chops or tenderloin into bite-size pieces. Mix ginger with half of the flour. Coat pork pieces in the flour mixture. Brown in hot oil, removing pieces as they brown. Drain off excess oil, but leave a small amount with the pork drippings.
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2Mix remaining flour with 2/3 cup of water, then add vinegar and soy sauce. Add liquid to drippings in pan. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; add pork.
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3Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until meat is tender - *If using tenderloin, the cooking period will be greatly shortened, so don't overcook!
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4Add drained pineapple and bell pepper (if using). Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.
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5NOTE: You can add the pineapple juice in place of part of the water added in step 2 if you like; I don't because it makes it a little overly sweet for our tastes.
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