Sweet and Sour Pork - Healthier!

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    396 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Chinese

Sweet and Sour Pork - Healthier!

Sweet and sour pork has always been one of my absolute favorite Chinese takeout dishes! This crispy and tender sweet and sour pork is tastier and healthier than classic takeout. It is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple. In my recipe the pork gets air fried, as opposed to deep fried. It is then tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce. You can definitely skip the takeout and make this classic and healthier version at home!

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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup cornstarch
  • cooking spray (or cooking oil of choice)

Pork Marinade

  • 1 ½ pound pork tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Stir Fry

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup onion (¾-inch sized pieces)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (¾-inch sized pieces)
  • 1 cup green bell pepper (¾-inch sized pieces)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (¾-inch sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 4 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoon green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add the pork and all of the marinade ingredients (salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chili flakes (optional) and sesame oil (optional)). Set aside and let marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a shallow dish combine the flour and cornstarch.
  3. In batches, toss the cubed pork in the flour and cornstarch.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  5. Generously spray each piece of pork with cooking spray or drizzle with oil and place in the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for approximately 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Cook in batches until all the pork is cooked and set aside.
  7. Add oil to a large frying pan or pot on medium-high heat and add in stir fry ingredients (onion peppers, and pineapple) for 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium and add in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  9. Add in the vinegar, soy sauce, and honey, stirring to combine for another minute or until the vegetable are just beginning to soften.
  10. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  11. Add in the cooked pork into the pan and stir until all pieces are coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Note: the coating on the pork will thicken the sauce as it is stirred in and simmered.
  12. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional). Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 719mg (30%) Potassium 780mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 1134IU (23%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 719mg 30%
Potassium 780mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 1134IU 23%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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