You will squeal with delight when you discover that this sweet & sour pork dish will not make you gain weight!

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. peanut oil
• 1 1/4 lbs. pork tenderloin, cut into cubes or strips
• 2 tsp. gingerroot, grated
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 c. green bell pepper, chopped & carrots, sliced
• 1 c. onions, chopped
• 1 can of pineapple chunks, undrained
• 1/4 c. ketchup or rice vinegar
• 3 T. brown sugar
• 2 T. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 T. cornstarch
• 4 c. hot cooked brown rice or quinoa

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork tenderloin, gingerroot & garlic. Cook & stir for 6-7 minutes. The pork should be cooked through & begins to brown.
3. Remove the pork from the wok or skillet & keep warm.
4. Add the green bell peppers, carrots & onions to the wok or skillet. Cook & stir for about 5 minutes. The vegetables should be tender when they are ready.
5. Meanwhile prepare the sauce. Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/2 c. of the juice.
6. In a small bowl combine the reserved pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce & cornstarch. Stir until well combined.
7. Add the sauce to the vegetables in the wok or skillet, along with the pork & pineapple chunks.
8. Cook until the sauce is bubbly & has thickened. The pork & pineapple should be heated through.
9. Serve over hot brown rice or quinoa!