Chop Suey

Ingredients

• 1/8 c shortening
• 3 c pork diced into 1/2" pieces
• 2 c diced onions
• 2 c diced celery
• 2 c chicken broth
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 c bean sprouts
• 1 c water chestnuts
• 2/3 c cold water
• 4 T corn starch
• 4 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet. Sear pork until it turns white, then add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add celery, soup stock, salt and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and water chestnuts. Heat to boiling.
2. 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.

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