Jean's Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Jean's Sweet and Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound pork boneless; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, light; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 small green bell peppers; 1 small sweet red bell peppers; 1 each carrots; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions; 1 each eggs beaten; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups vegetable oil; 3 ounces lychee; ⅔ cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, light; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon water

Servings: persons

3/4 pound pork boneless
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small green bell peppers
1 small sweet red bell peppers
1 each carrots
2 each scallions, spring or green onions
1 each eggs beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil
3 ounces lychee
⅔ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water

1
CUT PORK INTO 1-INCH cubes; put into a bowl with the rice wine or sherry, soy sauce and salt.
2
Marinate for 20 minutes.
3
Cut the green and red peppers into 1-inch squares.
4
Peel and cut the carrot and scallions into 1-inch chunks.
5
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the carrot in it for 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
6
Mix the egg and cornstarch in a bowl until they are well blended into a batter.
7
Lift the pork cubes out of the marinade, put them into the batter and coat each piece well.
8
Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or large wok until it is almost smoking.
9
Remove the pork pieces from the batter with a slotted spoon, and deep-fry them.
10
Drain the deep-fried pork cubes on paper towels.
11
Combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, salt, vinegar, sugar and tomato paste in a large saucepan.
12
Bring it to a boil.
13
Add all the vegetables, but not the lychees or oranges, and stir well.
14
In a small bowl, blend together the cornstarch and water.
15
Stir this mixture into the sauce and bring it back to a boil.
16
Turn the heat down to a simmer.
17
Add lychees or oranges and pork cubes.
18
Mix well, and then turn the mixture onto a platter.
19
Serve at once.

1475

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound pork boneless, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, light, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Jean's Sweet and Sour 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.

Jean's Sweet and Sour Pork

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