Sweet and Sour Pork
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Sweet and Sour Pork
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A classic Chinese sweet and sour pork stir-fry recipe made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple.
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Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Sauce-
- ½ cup honey
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Pork-
- 1 ½ pound pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups vegetable oil plus 1 tablespoon, for frying
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup White onions chopped, ¾-inch sized pieces
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped, ¾-inch sized pieces
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped, ¾-inch sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks ¾-inch sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl combine sweet and sour sauce ingredients, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water.
- Season pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- In a shallow dish mix together flour and ⅓ cup cornstarch.
- In a separate shallow dish add eggs and whisk.
- Batter each piece of pork by coating it with the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked egg, then a final coat in the flour mixture.
- In a wok or medium sized pan, heat 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (177°C), work in 2 to 3 batches, adding the battered pork and frying until golden brown and pork is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer pork to a sheet pan and drain on paper towels. Fry the next batch.
- Discard the oil from wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels to clean.
- Heat wok over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon oil.
- Once the oil is hot add the garlic and onions, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add in the red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add in the pineapple and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add in the pork and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to combine and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry and then add it to the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, 60 seconds. Mix the ingredients with the sauce to coat the pork.
- Garnish the sweet and sour pork with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.
Notes
- Serve with a bowl of steamed rice or a hot bowl of our Fried Rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
792mg
(33%)
Potassium
830mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
1215IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 830mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 1215IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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