Sweet and Sour Pork

Moist, tender pork loin chops with a sweet and sour sauce.  This simple, no fuss recipe is so easy and one that your family will love. Serve with broccoli or mixed vegetables and serve over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

6 boneless pork loin chops
1 Tbs. cooking oil
1 onion, sliced into half rings
1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 c. chicken or beef bouillon or water
2/3 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. brown sugar
4 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. cornstarch
4 Tbs. cold water
1 small bag of frozen broccoli or mixed vegetables (optional)
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Season both sides of the pork chops with black pepper.  

Over medium heat, in a heavy cast iron skillet, add cooking oil.  Carefully place the pork chops into the pan and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn the pork chops over and fry the other side until lightly browned.  Remove the pork chops to a plate and keep warm.

Add the onion, sweet bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender. You may need to add a little more cooking oil to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.  

Add bouillon, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Make sure to scrap the bottom of the skillet, so you can get all the flavored brown bits off  because that is where the flavor is. 

In a cup or a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water.  Stir until the mixture is smooth. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.

Return the pork chops to the pan. Add the frozen broccoli.  Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the broccoli is hot.