Lynn's Micro Sweet Sour Pork
1 1/2 lb Pork shoulder -- cut in
1 x Inch cubes
1 1/2 tbl Chopped onions
1 tbl Soy sauce
1 tsp Browning sauce -- * see
Note
8 3/4 oz Pineapple chunks in juice --
2/3 cup Water
1/4 cup Cider vinegar
1/4 cup Packed brown sugar
3 tbl Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Salt
1 x Green bell pepper -- 1/2
Inch strips
1 can Waterchestnuts -- drain,
Slice
1 x Tomato -- chopped
Method :
* Browning sauce can be found in the condiments area of most grocery stores, but
can be omitted if necessary.
1. Use pork shoulder, pork butt or any cut you prefer. Cut pork into 1-inch
cubes. Place in a 2-quart casserole; add the instant minced onions, soy sauce
and browning sauce.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add the juice to the pork and stir to
blend. Cover and microwave at medium power for 25 minutes, stirring once after
15 minutes.
3. Blend together in a small bowl the 2/3 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar,
cornstarch and salt.
Add this mixture along with the pineapple and waterchestnuts to the meat
mixture. Cover and microwave at medium high for 15 minutes, stir every 5
minutes. Add the green pepper for the last 5 minutes of cooking time. The
mixture should be clear and thick by this time; if not, cook a minute or two
longer.
4. Gently fold in the chopped tomatoes and let stand, covered, for 10-15 minutes
before serving. Serve over rice or crisp noodles.
* Do not double this recipe, the cooking time would vary a lot.