
Sweet And Sour Pork 1771045978913 Qc3j
A classic Cantonese-style crispy pork dish tossed in a vibrant, tangy sauce with fresh bell peppers and pineapple.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 large Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large Red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.33 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Toss the pork cubes in a bowl with cornstarch until every piece is thoroughly and evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the pork in batches until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes per batch, then drain on paper towels.
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce to create the glaze.
- 5
Drain most of the oil from the wok, leaving about one tablespoon, and sauté the garlic, bell peppers, and pineapple for 3 minutes.
- 6
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and bring to a simmer until it begins to thicken slightly.
- 7
Add the fried pork back into the wok and toss quickly to coat every piece in the sauce.
- 8
Serve immediately over steamed white rice while the pork is still crunchy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
485
kcal
Protein
24
g
Carbs
42
g
Fat
26
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
28
g
Sodium
640
mg
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