Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork is a renowned Chinese dish that brings together tender pork pieces with a tangy and sweet sauce, resulting in a delightful taste experience. This recipe includes marinating the pork, frying it until crispy, and then coating it in a homemade sweet and sour sauce crafted from vinegar, sugar, and pineapple. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice for a complete meal, offering a tasteful combination of flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 whole green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 whole red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 whole onion, cut into chunks
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 whole egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine pork with soy sauce and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar to make the sweet and sour sauce.
3. Dip marinated pork in beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry pork pieces in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. In a separate pan, sauté bell peppers, onion, and pineapple over medium heat until slightly tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Add fried pork and sweet and sour sauce to the pan with vegetables and pineapple. Stir well to coat the pork evenly.
7. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
8. Serve the sweet and sour pork hot over steamed rice.

Keywords: Dinner, Pork, Fried, Tangy, Marinated, Main Course, Chinese

Spice Rack: Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Vinegar

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