PORK IN TAMARIND SAUCE

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb (two and a half pounds) Lean Boneless Pork, Cut Into 1 1/2-inch Cubes (one and a half inch cubes)
• 2 tb Low-sodium Soy Sauce
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 md Onion, Minced
• 1 ts Fresh Thyme OR 1/2 ts (half tsp) Dried Thyme, Crushed
• 1 ts Fresh Oregano OR 1/2 ts (half tsp) Dried Oregano, Crushed
• Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 c Vegetable Oil (a quarter cup)
• 2 c Fresh Or Canned Chicken Stock
• 3 tb Tamarind Sauce
• 1 tb Dry Sherry
• 1 md Celery Rib, Chopped
• 1 ts Cornstarch
• 1 tb Cold Water

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the cubed meat with the soy sauce, garlic, chopped onion, thyme, oregano and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.

In a large skillet, heat the oil until almost smoking. Add the meat and brown over high heat. Drain off most of the oil and add the stock, tamarind sauce, sherry, and celery. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/4 hours or until the meat is fork tender and the liquid is reduced to about one third of the original.

Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and add to the mixture. Stir until the sauce thickens and becomes shiny. Remove from the heat. Serve with boiled rice.

Submitted 2/25/06.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: merstar unicorn

PORK IN TAMARIND SAUCE