Sunday, June 14, 2009

Sweet and Sour Pork from the Kitchen of Brendia

1 T. Oil
1 1/2 lb. Pork (cubed)
3 T. Black Bean Sauce
1/2 C. Brown sugar
1/4 C. Sugar
1/3 C. Soy Sauce
1/3 C. Rice Vinegar
1 C. Pineapple juice (pineapple chunks optional)
1 t. garlic
3 T. Cornstarch
2 C. Cold water
4 C. Cooked Rice

Mix the cubed Pork and Black bean sauce together and let sit. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium high heat. Add pork and fry until brown. Then add the brown sugar, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pineapple juice, and garlic. Heat until boiling. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and 1/2 cup of cold water together until no longer lumpy and begins to thicken. Tunr down heat to medium and pour in cornstarch mixture while stirring. Add water for desired thickness. Serve hot over cooked rice. Makes approximately 6 servings. Preparation approximately 5 minutes. Cook time approximately 20 minutes.

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