Pork Chop Suey

1 lb Lean pork; cut into 1/4-inch wide strips*
1 tb Bacon or pork fat
2 c Celery; diced
3 md Onions; sliced
3/4 ts Salt
1 c Boiling water
1 tb Molasses
1 tb Soy sauce
3 tb All-purpose flour
2 cn Chop suey vegetables(10oz)**
White rice and/or chow mein noodles

* pork should be cut into no more than 1/4 inch so it will be well cooked, but do not cook longer that the time given for the finest chop suey. ** original recipoe called for a No 2 can which, in 1952 was 18-20 ounces

SAute pork for 5 minutes, until delicately browned in the hot fat. Add celery and onions and cook 2-3 minutes longer until slightly softened. Add salt and boiling water; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Add molasses, soy sauce and flourthat has been blended smooth with 1/2 cup water. Cook until mixture boils, stirring constantly; then add drained chop suey vegetables and continue cooking until thoroughly heated. Serve with hot fluffy rice and/or chow mein noodles and additional soy sauce if desired.

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