Chinese Take-Out Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork Recipe

Name: Chinese Take-Out Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt (I use seasoning salt); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 lbs boneless pork, cut into about 3/4-inch cubes (make certain to use a tender cut of pork for this); oil (for deep frying); 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 large carrots, thinly sliced; 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks (sweetened or unsweetened, RESERVE juice); 4 tablespoons wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt (I use seasoning salt)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 lbs boneless pork, cut into about 3/4-inch cubes (make certain to use a tender cut of pork for this)
oil (for deep frying)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks (sweetened or unsweetened, RESERVE juice)
4 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
hot cooked rice

1
In a bowl whisk together eggs, salt and 1/2 cup cornstarch, flour, garlic powder (if using) and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
2
Add in the pork cubes; toss to coat completely with batter.
3
Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Place the coated cubes into the oil (working in batches) cook about 4-5 minutes or until pork is done; remove with a slotted spoon or strainer to drain.
5
Pour off any excess oil leaving just a small amount.
6
Saute the green pepper, garlic and carrots until just crisp-tender.
7
Add in the pineapple chunks and juice, the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth and vinegar.
8
In a small cup dissolve the 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water, then add to the sauce along with soy sauce; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly (about 1 minute).
9
You can place the pork back in the wok to coat and heat in the sauce, or place the pork on a dish and pour the sauce over top, or serve the sauce on the side, the choice is up to you.
10
Serve with cooked rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 1 teaspoon salt (I use seasoning salt), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional), 1/2 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Chinese Take-Out Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Take-Out Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork

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