Quick Sweet and Sour Pork

 
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Times:

10 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

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Ingredients:

1 pound boneless pork loin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 15 1/4-oz can pineapple chunks in juice
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked rice, (optional)

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Cooking Directions:

Partially freeze pork. Cut across the grain into 2 1/2 x 2 1/4-inch strips; set aside. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add oil. Stir-fry green pepper and onion in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or till crisp-tender. Remove from wok. Add more oil, if necessary. Add half the pork to wok; stir-fry until browned. Remove pork; stir-fry the remaining pork. Return all pork to wok; keep warm.

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a small saucepan combine the juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook about 1 minute or till thickened, stirring constantly.

Return green pepper and onion to wok. Stir in pineapple and the thickened pineapple juice mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with rice, if desired.

Serves 4


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Serving Suggestions:

Simple pantry ingredients make this an easy weeknight dinner. Serve with rice and steamed snow peas.


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Nutrition:

Calories: 318 calories
Protein: 23 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Sodium: 555 milligrams
Cholesterol: 55 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 39 grams
Fiber: 2 grams

Random Safety Tip:
If using a microwave to thaw your pork, cook immediately after thawing.

 
 
 
 
 
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awesome sweet and sour
by Regina Sipple 03/05/2010
love it!!

Easy & Delicious!
by Ellen 02/03/2010
So easy to make, and delicious!

Easy & Delicoius!
by Ellen 02/03/2010
So easy to make and delicious!

tasts great!
by colleen 01/27/2010
great quick dish

Great recipe and fast!
by Heather 11/16/2009
I loved it, I did however swap out rice wine vinegar for the white wine vinegar but none the less it was great! Thanks
Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Modern-day production has reduced pork’s fat content.In fact, pork is a major contender in the lean meat category and many cuts of pork are as lean or leaner than chicken. For example, pork tenderloin is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast with 2.98 grams of fat per 3 ounce serving and meets the government guidelines for “extra lean.” For the leanest cuts of pork, look for the words “loin” on the label.


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Pork cubes and slices are extremely versatile. All are typically cut from the loin area - but cubes and slices may be cut from virtually any fresh pork cut.


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Cubes are often the basis for kabobs which can be sautéed or grilled. Cubes and pieces also may be braised or stewed for soups and stews. Sautéed strips can be the basis of a quick-cooking meal like a stir-fry dish, a dinner salad or a hearty sandwich. Cooking times vary depending on the size of the pieces.


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