Oven Barbecued Pork Cubes

 Oven barbecued pork cubes

3 pounds boneless lean pork, cut into 2 inch cubes

2 tablespoons shortening, melted

1 teaspoon salt 

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 medium onion, sliced

½ cup chopped celery

½ cup water

½ cup catsup

2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Hot cooked rice

Brown park in shortening in a heavy skillet over medium heat; drain well. 

Place pork in a large Dutch oven; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce, onion, celery, water catsup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir well. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours and 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Yield; 4 to 6 servings.