Sweet and Sour Pork

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Crispy pork pieces tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour sauce with pineapple and peppers. A popular Chinese takeout favorite.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• hot cooked rice

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside.
2. Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil for 3 minutes. Add the onion, carrots, green pepper, garlic and ginger; saute until pork is no longer pink. Add reserved marinade.
3. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the pineapple. Serve with rice if desired.