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Sweet and Sour Pork
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Sweet and Sour Pork

Chinese sweet and sour pork is tender and crispy, coated in a luscious sweet and sour sauce you can make with pantry staples right at home.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1306 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red onion cut into 1-inch cubes, larger outer layers only
  • 4 oz pineapple cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 green onion thinly chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or canola oil
Pork Marinade
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce light
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Sweet and Sour Pork Sauce
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 200°F. Line a baking tray with paper towels and a wire rack.
  2. In a bowl mix together the marinade ingredients and add the pork. Toss to coat in the marinade/batter. Marinate as you prep vegetables.
  3. Wash and cut the vegetables, pineapple and green onion garnish. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  5. In a wok, heat the oil to 350°F. Carefully fry the pork pieces in batches to not over crowd the wok. Cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove and set on lined tray. Repeat with remaining pork. Place tray in oven to keep warm as you finish sauce and vegetables.
  6. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the oil (let oil cool and save for other use). Heat wok on high and after a minute add the vegetables and pineapple. Stir fry quickly for 2 minutes. Stir the sauce and add to the wok. Stir fry to coat the vegetables another 1 minute as the sauce thickens. Add the cooked pork and toss to coat completely. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • ***The nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1306kcal (65%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 1072mg (45%) Potassium 644mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 1231IU (25%) Vitamin C 80mg (89%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1306

% Daily Value*

Calories 1306kcal 65%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1072mg 45%
Potassium 644mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 1231IU 25%
Vitamin C 80mg 89%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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