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This recipe is a keeper. If you are in the mood for some Chinese food, this is one you should make.
Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
You may also substitute chicken for this recipe. It’s delicious.
EASY SWEET AND SOUR PORK FROM SCRATCH
2 lb pork ribs
1/2 tsp homemade garlic powder
1/2 tsp homemade onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees. Season and bake ribs for 30 minutes to brown. Drain fat. Cover with the sauce and bake another hour at 350 degrees; basting occasionally. Ribs should be cut in individual pieces before serving.
Sauce
1 can pineapple chunks (1 lb – 4 oz)
1/3 cup vinegar
1 cup homemade brown sugar, packed
2 TBS cornstarch
1 TBS homemade soy sauce
1/2 cup green pepper, sliced
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 cup onion, sliced
Drain syrup from the pineapple and add enough water to make 1-1/2 cups liquid. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, soy sauce and cornstarch. Cook until slightly clear and thickened. Add to meat and cook covered for 1 hour.
Add pineapple chunks, green pepper and onion. Cook for 15 minutes longer.