Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

This sweet and sour pork tastes just like the dish you might order from your local Chinese restaurant. Mom loves Chinese food, so it is not surprising to see recipe cards for various favorites from Chinese restaurants. Growing up, sweet and sour pork or chicken was a regular part of our family's order. 

This recipe is easy to make and delicious to eat. While this dish might be more sweet than sour, it is delicious. The recipe calls for using pork tenderloin, but I used boneless pork chops. You could also use another meat or a non-meat substitute. I served this dish with rice, but it would also be good with noodles or bread.

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin 

• 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1.5 pounds)
• 2 Tbsp. butter or oil
• 2 green peppers, sliced
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained

In a heavy saucepan, combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Blend vinegar and corn starch; stir into tomato mixture with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Brown pork in butter or oil in heavy skillet. Add green pepper, onion, and pineapple; brown lightly. Pour sauce over all. Cover and simmer about 35 minutes, or until meat is done. Enjoy!