Sweet & Sour Pork

Ingredients

  • SEASONING SAUCE
  • 3/4 c water
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp catsup
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1/4 c wine vinegar
  • a few drops of liquid hot pepper seasoning
  • COATING
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 tsp water
  • 2 Tbsp flour, all purpose
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • MEAT
  • 1 lb boneless pork, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 13-oz can pineapple tidbits, drained

Preparation

Step 1

SEASONING SAUCE--Prepare & set aside
Mix water & cornstarch until smooth; stir in remaining ingredients.

COATING
Beat egg yolks with water.
Blend in flour & cornstarch until smooth.

MEAT
Add cubes of pork to coating mix & coat meat well. Drain off excess.

Pour oil into wok to a depth of about 1-1/2 inches and heat to 340.

Add meat & fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (10-12 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, drain and keep warm.

Remove all but 2 Tbsp of the oil from the wok & set heat to medium high. When oil is hot, add garlic & stir until lightly browned.

Add pineapple, seasoning sauce & meat. Stir until mixture boils & thickens (about 1 minute).

Serve over hot cooked rice.