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Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

A vibrant and flavorful Sweet and Sour Pork recipe featuring tender pork tenderloin pieces stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks, all coated in a tangy homemade sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and brown sugar. Perfectly balanced for a delicious Asian-inspired dinner served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

Sauces & Condiments

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Oils & Fats

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor.
  2. Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and the cornstarch-water mixture until smooth and well combined. This will be your thickening sweet and sour sauce.
  3. Brown the Pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork and set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté them for about three minutes or until they become tender and aromatic.
  5. Add Pineapple and Pork: Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and return the browned pork pieces. Cook together for another two minutes so the flavors meld beautifully.
  6. Combine with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce bubbles and thickens, which should take approximately three to five minutes. Make sure everything is evenly coated.
  7. Serve: Serve the sweet and sour pork hot over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • You can add additional vegetables such as carrots or snap peas for extra texture.
  • If using canned pineapple, drain juice to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
  • Adjust brown sugar quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • Make sure to cook pork in batches to ensure proper browning and avoid steaming.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/sweet-and-sour-pork-recipe/