Sweet and Sour Pork
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sweet and Sour Pork
Description
This recipe uses bite-sized pork tenderloin cubes marinated in egg and soy sauce before being dusted with flour and cornstarch to create a light crust when cooked. The pork is seared in oil until a crust forms, then finished cooking to tender doneness.
In the same pan, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onions are sautéed for fragrance, followed by bell peppers cooked to tender-crisp. A sauce combining pineapple juice with chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch is added and simmered until thickened. The pork and pineapple tidbits are then returned to the pan to meld flavors.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice, offering a satisfying balance of savory pork, fresh vegetable crunch, and a sweet tangy glaze. The ginger and garlic give aromatic depth while the pineapple adds sweetness and acidity.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups bell pepper any color, diced
- 8 ounces pineapple tidbits with juices reserved for sauce, 1 can
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 green onions sliced and greens/whites divided
For the Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- ½ cup pineapple juice reserved from the can above
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Trim pork of any fat and cut into 1" cubes. Combine with egg and soy sauce and allow to marinate 20 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- Remove pork from marinade (remove any excess marinade) and gently toss with flour and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium high heat. Add pork and cook without stirring 3 minutes on one side or until a crust forms. Continuing cooking just until pork is cooked through but still slightly pink, about 3 more minutes.
- Remove pork from pan and set aside. Add garlic, ginger and the whites of the onions (add more oil if needed). Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in peppers and cook until tender crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Stir sauce and add to peppers, cook until thick and bubbly while stirring, about 2 minutes.
- Add pork and pineapple and simmer 1 minute more.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 616mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1435IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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