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Sweet and Sour Pork

A classic Chinese sweet and sour pork stir-fry recipe made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl combine sweet and sour sauce ingredients, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water.
  3. Season pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  4. In a shallow dish mix together flour and ⅓ cup cornstarch.
  5. In a separate shallow dish add eggs and whisk.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Transfer pork to a sheet pan and drain on paper towels. Fry the next batch.
  9. Discard the oil from wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels to clean.
  10. Heat wok over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon oil.
  11. Once the oil is hot add the garlic and onions, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  12. Add in the red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  13. Add in the pineapple and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  14. Add in the pork and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to combine and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
  15. 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.
  16. 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

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

% 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.