Sweet and Sour Pork
Crispy deep-fried pork pieces tossed in a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce with pineapple, peppers, and onion.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Sweet and Sour Pork
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Pork tenderloin |
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1 tablespoon | Soy sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Shaoxing wine |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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2 tablespoons | Cornstarch |
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1 cup | Vegetable oil |
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1 egg | Beaten |
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1 cup | Pineapple , chunks |
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1 medium | Bell Pepper , green, cut into chunks |
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1 medium | Onion , cut into chunks |
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1/4 cup | Ketchup , to taste |
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3 tablespoons | Rice vinegar |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 In a bowl, mix the pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, sugar, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- 4 Dip the marinated pork pieces in the beaten egg and then coat with additional cornstarch.
- 5 Fry the pork pieces in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6 In the same wok, remove excess oil leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- 7 Stir-fry the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper until they start to soften.
- 8 Add the pineapple chunks to the wok and stir-fry for another minute.
- 9 In a small bowl, mix ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.
- 10 Pour the sauce into the wok and bring it to a simmer until it thickens.
- 11 Add the fried pork back into the wok and toss everything together until well coated with the sauce.
- 12 Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a crispier texture, double-fry the pork pieces by frying them a second time after the initial frying.