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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- In a shallow dish combine the flour and cornstarch.
- In batches, toss the cubed pork in the flour and cornstarch.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- 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.
- Cook in batches until all the pork is cooked and set aside.
- 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.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Add in the vinegar, soy sauce, and honey, stirring to combine for another minute or until the vegetable are just beginning to soften.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 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.
- Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional). Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.