Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
671 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
Description
Sweet and Sour Pork begins by browning pork steak pieces seasoned with paprika in shortening, which forms a flavorful crust. The pork then simmers covered until tender. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared by blending reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt to the right consistency.
This sauce is gradually added to the pork skillet and cooked over low heat until it thickens and coats the meat well. The addition of green pepper strips and pineapple chunks introduces fresh vegetable texture and sweet pineapple flavor, balancing the tangy and savory elements. The dish simmers further until the vegetables are tender but still hold shape.
Serving this sweet and sour pork over freshly cooked rice rounds out the meal with a neutral base to absorb the sauce. The combination of tender pork, sweet pineapple, and tangy sauce gives this recipe a classic flavor profile popular in home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork steak cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp shortening
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 15 oz pineapple chunks reserve 2/3 cup liquid from can
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 green pepper cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 4 cups rice cooked
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown pork steak in shortening. Sprinkle with paprika. Brown well. Cover and cook about 20-25 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl combine brown sugar, corn starch and salt. Gradually add reserved pineapple liquid, vinegar, water, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Blend until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet with the pork.
- Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in green pepper and pineapple. Cover and simmer over low heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 671kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 119g | 40% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 22.6mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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