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Sweet and Sour Pork
5 from 26 votes

Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork features crispy pork tenderloin pieces coated in cornstarch and fried until golden, then combined with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks. The dish is finished by simmering in a balanced sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, ketchup, vinegars, soy sauce, and seasonings. Garnishes of chopped green onion and sesame seeds add a fresh, nutty touch. The result is a harmonious mix of crunchy texture, tangy flavor, and freshness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

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
  • green onion chopped, for garnish
  • sesame seeds chopped, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet add the oil about one inch high in the pan and heat to 350 degrees.
  2. Salt and Pepper the pork and toss in the cornstarch.
  3. Add the pork to the oil and cook until golden and crispy about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  4. In a large skillet add the olive oil, bell pepper and onion and sauté until tender.
  5. In a small bowl whisk the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and cornstarch.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% 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.