Sweet And Sour Pork

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Sweet And Sour Sauce

5 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp white vinegar
2-1/2 tbsp water
3 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp salt
2-3 drops Worcestershire sauce
3-4 drops red food colouring (optional)

Pork

oil for frying
1 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch

Stir-Fry

1 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/4 white onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced pineapple

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or heavy skillet. Toss half of the pork into the egg and then dredge each piece of pork in cornstarch. add the pork to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork from the pan with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels. Heat another 2 to 3 tbsp oil in the pan and repeat with remaining pork. Drain remaining oil from the pan. Reheat the pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp oil to the pan and stir-fry the peppers, onion and pineapple for 30 seconds. Add the sauce to the pan and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pork. Mix well and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Tip: Be sure to trim as much visible fat from the pork as possible.