Flora’s Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry with Peaches

Ingredients:                              

• 1 boneless pork tenderloin, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 medium onions, cut in 8ths
• 1 green pepper, cut in small squares
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 can (14oz) sliced peaches, drained
• 1 large tomato, cut in wedges

Method:

1. Toss pork cubes in mixture of soy sauce and 1 tbsp. oil. Marinate for about 15 minutes.
2. In a large frying pan, sauté garlic clove in 2 tbsp. oil over medium high heat until brown. Brown pork cubes in the garlic flavoured oil, then reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes longer, stirring often.
3. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Add onions and green pepper and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. While meat and vegetables are cooking, make the sauce in a small saucepan. Mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in vinegar, water and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, stirring until smooth and clear.
5. Drain any excess fat from the frying pan. Add the sauce to the pork and vegetable mixture and simmer for a minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. Add drained peaches and tomato. Cover pan and cook gentle just until heated through.

Serve over rice.