Sweet And Sour Pork
["1 1/2 to 3 lb. pork boneless spareribs, cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch cubes", "1 clove garlic, mashed", "1 slice fresh ginger root, mashed", "1/2 c. soy sauce", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. meat tenderizer", "1/2 to 1 c. vinegar", "1 (No. 2 1/2) can chunk pineapple, drained, reserve juice", "1/2 c. cold water", "1/4 c. cornstarch"]
["Mix and marinate for a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator.", "Cook in saucepan on high heat with lid on.", "Bring to a boil and then lower heat.", "Cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Skim off fat.", "Bring mixture to a rapid boil and add vinegar or juice from pineapple with 1/2 cup vinegar and pineapple.", "Taste sauce and adjust seasonings.", "Add 2 to 4 tablespoons more sugar, if desired.", "Add remainder of juice from pineapple can.", "Make a paste of cornstarch and water and add to boiling mixture.", "Boil until thickened, then lower heat to simmer.", "Add pineapple chunks.", "Place lid on pan and simmer until served.", "Yields 6 servings with some leftover.", "Leftovers taste better the second day.", "Serve with rice."]
["pork", "clove garlic", "ginger root", "soy sauce", "sugar", "tenderizer", "vinegar", "pineapple", "cold water", "cornstarch"]