Chop Suey

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups shortening
• 1.5 cups diced pork loin
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 can bean sprouts , 14.5 ounce
• 0.33 cups cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet over medium-high meat. Add pork and sear until it turns white.

3. 3

   Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in celery, hot water, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add sprouts and bring mixture to a boil.

5. 5

   Combine cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Add to skillet mixture and cook until thickened to desired consistency, about 5 minutes.