Shredded Pork With Garlic Sauce Recipe

• 10 ounce Boneless pork shoulder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato puree
• 1 Tbsp. Chinese dark vinegar see * Note*
• 1 Tbsp. Chili paste with garlic see * Note*
• 1 Tbsp. Water
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 2 tsp Shao Hsing or possibly dry sherry
• 2 tsp Thin soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp MSG
• 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with
•     Few drops of water
• 1/4 c. Dry tree ears see * Note*
• 4 c. Peanut oil
• 2 x Celery stalks shredded
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Chopped ginger root
• 5 x Scallions finely minced
• 7 x Water chestnuts diced

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