Foryoueats: Chop Suey

1/4 cup shortening

1.5 cups diced pork loin

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced celery

1 cup hot water

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup cold water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

Chop Suey