5 from 21 votes
Sweet and Sour Pork
This Sweet and Sour Pork features crispy battered pork pieces paired with a tangy pineapple-infused sauce. Pork chunks are coated in a cornstarch and flour batter, then fried until golden and crisp. The accompanying sauce balances pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, and ketchup for a sweet and sour profile. Stir-fried bell peppers, onion, and pineapple add color and texture to the dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
415 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork butt , cut into 3/4 inch chunks
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 green bell pepper , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 yellow onion , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 cup pineapple , cut into 1 inch chunks
Instructions
- To make the sauce, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, food coloring (if using) and cornstarch.
- Heat three inches of cooking oil on medium-high heat until a piece of pork immediately starts bubbling when added.
- Coat the pork in the cornstarch, then dip in the egg and into the flour before dropping into the hot oil one piece at a time.
- Cook the pork for 2-3 minutes, until cooked through and crispy.
- Cook in batches until done, removing to cookie sheet.
- To a large skillet on medium high heat add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the bell peppers, onion and pineapple and cook for 2 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Add in the sauce and let thicken, then add in the pork and toss just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
721mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
55.2mg
(61%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 55.2mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.