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As with many stir-fry recipes, once the ingredients are prepared the actually cooking is quick. Serve over crunchy Chinese noodles and have hot tea and almond cookies for dessert.

Sweet and Sour Pork

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork center loin, diced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper,
1/4 pound snow peas, cleaned
1 1/2 cups pineapple pieces
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons rice
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

1. In large nonstick skillet, heat sesame oil over high heat. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, green onions, carrots and red pepper for 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2. Add pork and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
3. Add snowpeas and pineapple juice; heat through.
4. In small bowl stir together cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar; stir this mixture into skillet and cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Serve hot.

Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 271 calories
Protein 26 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 775 milligrams
Cholesterol 66 milligrams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.