Homemade Sweet-and-Sour Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Hot cooked rice, optional
• 2/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon canola oil