1 large onion
cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large carrot
peeled and diced
2 stalks celery
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper
cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (4 ounce) jar whole mushrooms
drained
1 cup canned diced pineapple in juice
drain juice and reserve
2 ½ pounds large boneless pork chops or cubed pork loin
1 cup reserved pineapple juice from the can
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
or to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste