Polynesian Pork
Before Aaron and I were engaged, we went on a picnic and I made this dish for our meal. I have no idea why, perhaps it was my ‘most impressive dish,’ but it certainly isn’t picnic food! The sweet/sour base it still too strong for him–but I like it.
1½ lbs. pork—cut up in cubes (about 3 c.)
2½ T. cornstarch
1 c. red wine vinegar
½ c. water
1½-2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. ketchup
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks or tidbits, drained
1 c. sliced carrots
3 c. other vegetables—green pepper, bok choy, carrots, celery, onion, & peas
Hot cooked rice
Cook meat in pan, if needed add some oil to prevent sticking. Remove meat. Blend cornstarch and vinegar in skillet. Add sugar, ketchup, soy sauce; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Add meat, cover and simmer 30 minutes (put carrots in at this time). Add pineapple and other vegetables, continue cooking 10 minutes. Serve on rice.
Polynesian Pork
Before Aaron and I were engaged, we went on a picnic and I made this dish for our meal. I have no idea why, perhaps it was my ‘most impressive dish,’ but it certainly isn’t picnic food! The sweet/sour base it still too strong for him–but I like it.
1½ lbs. pork—cut up in cubes (about 3 c.)
2½ T. cornstarch
1 c. red wine vinegar
½ c. water
1½-2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. ketchup
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks or tidbits, drained
1 c. sliced carrots
3 c. other vegetables—green pepper, bok choy, carrots, celery, onion, & peas
Hot cooked rice
Cook meat in pan, if needed add some oil to prevent sticking. Remove meat. Blend cornstarch and vinegar in skillet. Add sugar, ketchup, soy sauce; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Add meat, cover and simmer 30 minutes (put carrots in at this time). Add pineapple and other vegetables, continue cooking 10 minutes. Serve on rice.