Oriental Pork Stew
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2 pounds lean pork shoulder, cut in small cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
14 oz. pineapple chunks
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup vinegar
8 small sweet potatoes, cooked and quartered
1 green pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes
2 large firm tomatoes, cut in eighths
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Trim fat from pork; melt fat and brown pork. Drain. Sprinkle with salt, ginger and pepper. Drain syrup from pineapple; add water to make 1 1/2 cups liquid. Add to pork; stir in sugar, molasses and vinegar. Blend and simmer 1 hour until meat is tender. Smooth cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir into pork; cook, stirring until thickened and boil 3 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pineapple and green pepper. Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are hot. Do not overcook.
