Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless pork, cubed
• 1 tbs cornstarch
• oil for deep-frying
• 1 tbs each minced garlic and ginger
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks

Ingredients for batter:

• 3/4 cup each flour and cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp oil

Ingredients for sauce:

• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbs ketchup
• 1 tbs soy sauce
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tbs cornstarch, blended with 3/4 cup water

To make batter, combine dry ingredients and gradually add water, whisking with a fork, until smooth.  Stir in oil and set aside.

Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.

Combine pork with cornstarch.

Heat oil in a wok until smoking.  Dip pork in batter then add to wok.  Deep-fry until light brown, only a few seconds.  Remove and drain on paper towels.  Discard any batter from wok and repeat with all remaining pork and batter.

Return all pork to wok and deep-fry a second time until golden, a few minutes.  Discard oil and return wok to stove over high heat.  Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds, add pepper, and stir-fry another minute.  Add scallion, pineapple, and sauce.  Mix well and bring to a boil.  Pour over sauce and serve.

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