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Sweet and Sour Pork III

Submitted by: PAM_1

Sweet and Sour Pork III
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  • Prep Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 2 Hours
  • Yield: 4 servings
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My husband's grandmother was Chinese. She taught me this one. This is the way Gramma made Sweet and Sour all her life (she died 6 years ago at age 94). The secret is apple cider vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 pinch white sugar to taste
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.
  3. Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  5. In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks with juice. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 663 cal
  • Total Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 43 mg
  • Sodium: 1182 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 74.7 g
  • Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Sugars: 52.3 g
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  • Potassium: 517 mg
  • Calcium: 57 mg
  • Iron: 1 mg
  • Magnesium: 34 mg
  • Folate: 31 mcg
  • Niacin Equivalents: 6 mg
  • Thiamin: < 1 mg
  • Vitamin A - Iu: 485 iu
  • Vitamin B6: < 1 mg
  • Vitamin C: 36 mg
  • Calories From Fat: 315 kcal
  • Percent Of Calories From Carbs: 44
  • Percent Of Calories From Fat: 47
  • Percent Of Calories From Protein: 8
  • Percent Of Calories From Saturated Fat: 9

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Printed on May 23, 2013 at 3:23 am