Chop Suey

 

1/4 C. shortening

1 1/2 C. diced pork loin

1 C. diced onion

1 C. diced celery

1 C. hot water

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

1 (14.5 oz.) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed

1/3 C. cold water

2 T. cornstarch

2 tsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. white sugar

 

Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet. Sear pork until it turns white, then add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add celery, hot water, salt and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and heat to boiling. In a small bowl combine the cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce and sugar. Mix together and add to skillet mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened to taste.