Gugel Family Cookbook

Sweet 'n Sour Pork (or Chicken)

Batter:

1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt (if using unsalted chicken broth)

Combine the ingredients above to make a batter.

1 lb. boneless pork or chicken, cut in strips
vegetable oil

Dip meat pieces in the batter mixture. Heat 1" vegetable oil in a pot and fry meat. Remove onto wire rack and keep warm in the oven.

Sauce:

1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green pepper, cubed
1 large (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup?)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 Tbs. cornstarch mixed in 2 Tbs. cold water

Heat vegetable oil in a pot. Add garlic, green pepper, and pineapple. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high. Add remaining ingredients and cook 1 minutes until thick and clear. Serve over meat with rice.