Chop Suey

My mother-in law taught me how to make this dish. Of course my husband loves it and I must admit it is pretty tasty. This recipe makes a lot. I would say it serves 8 or more, so unless you have lots of people to feed, or want leftovers, you may want to cut this recipe in half. And like many of the dishes I prepare, the measurements are not exact and really should be seasoned to your personal tastes.

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless pork loin, trim all fat and cut in narrow strips
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ribs celery, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup soy sauce
Water
2 (28 oz) or 4 (14 oz) cans or chop suey vegetables
1/2 cup corn starch mixed with 1/2 cup water
Cooked Rice ( 8 servings)
Chow Mein noodles

Instructions:

Put the pork strips in a Dutch Oven coated with cooking spray (Pam). Salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium high heat to brown. Add onions. Add celery and cook until liquid is gone. Add soy sauce and toss until meat is lightly browned. Fill pan with water and simmer for an hour or two. When ready to eat, add the cans of chop suey vegetables and bring to boil. Slowly stir in the corn starch/water mixture and thicken. You may not need to use all of the thickening mixture. Serve over a bed of cooked rice. Top with chow mein noodles and soy sauce.