Sweet & Sour Pork

1 tblsp cornstarch
1tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
1 lb of country style pork ribs
1 tblsp toasted sesame oil
1 cup of onions in strips
1 cup of bell peppers in strips
2 tblsps minced garlic
1/4 cup of sweet & sour stir-fry sauce
1 bag of frozen asparagus stir-fry vegetables

Cut pork into bite size pieces.
In a large bowl combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper.Mix well. Add the pork and toss until the pork pieces are thoroughly coated.
Place a large non stick pan or wok over high heat. When hot add 1 tsp of sesame oil, onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook stirring until the garlic softens and the vegetables are crisp tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Return the pan to high heat add another tsp of sesame oil and half the pork in a single layer. Cook until lightly brown on bottom and flip to cook other side. Cook until no longer pink 4 to 6 minutes. Add pork to vegetables. Repeat this step with the rest of the pork.
Return all pork and vegetables to pan and add in the bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables. Cook until vegetables are crisp. Remove all from the pan into a bowl. Add the sweet and sour stir-fry sauce and mix well. Divide dish among 4 servings bowls and serve. Can also eat over brown rice.



Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JFCRAVEN.