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[arenee1999]

Sweet and Sour Pork

1 1/2  pounds pork strips 
1  egg, beaten
1/2  cup flour 
1  cup shortening 
1/4  teaspoon salt 
1/8  teaspoon pepper 
8  fluid ounces pineapple chunks 
1/2  cup brown sugar 
1/2  teaspoon salt 
2  tablespoons cornstarch 
1/3  cup vinegar 
1  tablespoon soy sauce 
3/4  cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4  cup onion 

Dice pork strips into 1'' cubes. Roll in beaten egg then into flour. Fry in shortening until browned; drain. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Drain pineapple chunks; reserving the juice and adding water to make 1 CUP. Cook the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, salt, cornstarch, vinegar, and soy sauce in a saucepan until just thickened. Add the pork, diced green bell pepper and onion, and the reserved pineapple chunks; cover and heat through.