Sweet and Sour Pork
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
381 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Sweet and Sour Pork
Description
The recipe starts with cutting pork tenderloin into one-inch pieces seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated in cornstarch and fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. Vegetables including red and green bell peppers and onion are sautéed until softened but still slightly crisp. Pineapple chunks add sweetness and acidity.
The sauce is a mixture of granulated sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, garlic salt, and cornstarch, which thickens the sauce during simmering. Adding the pork and pineapple back into the pan with the sauce and vegetables allows all flavors to meld while heating through. Garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions enhances both flavor and appearance.
This dish offers a well-rounded bite with tender pork, crisp vegetables, and a tangy-sweet sauce that can accompany steamed rice or noodles. The combination of textures and flavors align with classic sweet and sour profiles.
Ingredients
- cooking oil for frying
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into one inch pieces
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
- 1 small onion cut into one inch pieces
- 1 {15 ounce can} pineapple chunks, drained
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- sesame seeds chopped, for garnish
- green onion chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet add the oil about one inch high in the pan and heat to 350 degrees.
- Salt and Pepper the pork and toss in the cornstarch.
- Add the pork to the oil and cook until golden and crispy about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil, bell pepper and onion and sauté until tender.
- In a small bowl whisk the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and cornstarch.
- Add the pork and pineapple back to the skillet with the peppers and pour the sauce on top. Let simmer until heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 916mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1121IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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