Sweet And Sour Pork 1772237777276 C4oy
A classic Cantonese-style pork dish featuring crispy fried meat tossed in a vibrant, tangy glaze with fresh pineapple and bell peppers.

Total
45 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 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
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce to create the sauce base.
- 2
Coat the pork cubes thoroughly in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 4
Fry the pork in batches until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5-6 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
- 5
Remove all but one tablespoon of oil from the wok and sauté the garlic, bell peppers, and pineapple for 2 minutes.
- 6
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and bring to a simmer until it begins to thicken.
- 7
Add the fried pork back into the wok and toss quickly to coat every piece in the glaze.
- 8
Serve immediately over steamed white rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
485
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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