Sweet and Sour Pork

This is a yummy recipe from a friend of mine.  It has a good flavor to it and my husband says this recipe is a "keeper".

3 T. Vegetable oil

2 lbs. fresh boneless pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes

2 carrots, cut diagonally into thin slices

1 T minced garlic

1 green pepper

1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits in syrup

1/4 C brown sugar

1/2 C vinegar

2 T soy sauce

3 T cornstarch

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil.  Brown pork, making sure to fully cook.  Add carrots, garlic, and green peppers.  Continue to saute until tender.  Add pineapple with syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.  In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and 1/4 C water together and stir into pork mixture.  Simmer a few minutes to thicken. 

You can serve this with rice or noodles. 

For a freezer meal, Remove pork mixture from heat and let cool.  Transfer to a casserole dish or freezer bag.  Freeze up to 6 months.

To prepare: Heat frozen pork gently over stovetop, stirring occasionally.  OR you could thaw in the fridge over night and put it in the crockpot on low until heated through.  (I added a little bit of beef broth to the pork mixture to add some liquid).