SWEET AND SOUR PORK

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/4 cup flour, plus seasoned flour for dredging
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 lb. pork butt cut into 1” cubes
• kosher salt and pepper
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 ounce honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/3 cup large diced vidalia onion
• 1/3 cup large diced celery
• 1/3 cup carrots sliced
• 1/3 cup large diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup large diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into 1” cubes

Preparation

Step 1

In large non-reactive bowl, combine soy, garlic, ginger, flour and cornstarch. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper. Place pork in the bowl and toss to cover. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Drain off any excess marinade and dredge the pork in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan heat 1” of oil to 350 degrees. Fry the pork in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Reserve on a warm plate.

In a separate bowl combine the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and honey. Whisk to blend. In a small roasting pan heat the canola and sesame oils. Place the pork and vegetables into the pan and cover with the ketchup mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until the pork is tender.