DEEP FRIED SZECHUAN PORK

By gaster16

Ingredients

• Schezuan Sauce:
• 2 lbs. pork ribs, cut in 1 inch squares
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 5 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 red chili peppers, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons tomato catsup
• 5 tablespoons white vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Place ribs in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes, drain well.

Combine ginger, sugar, soy sauce, sherry and five-spice powder. Add ribs, stirring to coat. Marinate 3 hours, drain and discard marinade.

Heat oil. Deep fry ribs in small amounts until golden and tender. Drain well.

Sauce:

Heat oil in pan. Add chili peppers, ginber, garlic, and onion. Fry until tender. Add sherry, sugar, catsup and vinegar. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Add ribs, stirring to coat well. Simmer 10 minutes and serve hot.