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Sweet and Sour Pork

A classic Chinese sweet and sour pork stir-fry recipe made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: pork recipes, stir fry, sweet and sour pork
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Jessica

Ingredients

Sweet and Sour Sauce-

  • ½ cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Pork-

  • 1 ½ pound pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped white onions ¾-inch sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper ¾-inch sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper ¾-inch sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks ¾-inch sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl combine sweet and sour sauce ingredients, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water.
  • Season pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • In a shallow dish mix together flour and ⅓ cup cornstarch.
  • In a separate shallow dish add eggs and whisk.
  • Batter each piece of pork by coating it with the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked egg, then a final coat in the flour mixture.
  • In a wok or medium sized pan, heat 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (177°C), work in 2 to 3 batches, adding the battered pork and frying until golden brown and pork is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer pork to a sheet pan and drain on paper towels. Fry the next batch.
  • Discard the oil from wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels to clean.
  • Heat wok over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Once the oil is hot add the garlic and onions, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add in the pineapple and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add in the pork and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to combine and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
  • Stir the cornstarch slurry and then add it to the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, 60 seconds. Mix the ingredients with the sauce to coat the pork.
  • Garnish the sweet and sour pork with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 65.6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.5mg