Stir Fry Sweet & Sour Pork Or Chicken Or Shrimp

Name: Stir Fry Sweet & Sour Pork Or Chicken Or Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons clover honey (any lightly flavored honey will do); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; Main Ingredients; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces, all the white, some green; 1 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or count shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne; 1 cup baby carrots, cut in quarters lengthwise; 1 yellow onion, very coarsely chopped; 1 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned, drained, cut into eighths (OMIT TOMATO WITH THE SHRIMP); 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (make the cook a nice rum drink with the juice); 1/4 cup chicken stock (pork recipe only)

Servings: persons

Sauce
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons clover honey (any lightly flavored honey will do)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Main Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces, all the white, some green
1 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or count shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 green bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1 cup baby carrots, cut in quarters lengthwise
1 yellow onion, very coarsely chopped
1 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned, drained, cut into eighths (OMIT TOMATO WITH THE SHRIMP)
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (make the cook a nice rum drink with the juice)
1/4 cup chicken stock (pork recipe only)

1
Combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
2
Heat the wok over high heat.
3
Add oil swirl to coat.
4
Add garlic and green onions, Stir fry 1/2 minute.
5
Add pork or chicken, stir fry 3 minutes or 'til is opaque.
6
If doing shrimp, stir fry 2 minutes, 'til pink.
7
Remove and set aside.
8
Keep warm.
9
Quickly wipe the wok, Reheat.
10
Add oil, swirl to coat.
11
Add peppers and carrots, stir fry 2 minutes.
12
Add onion and tomato, (omit tomato with shrimp) stir fry 1 minute.
13
Push the vegetables up the sides of the wok.
14
Stir the sauce, pour into the center of the wok.
15
Stir 'til bubbly.
16
Return the meat to the wok.
17
Add pineapple, combine with vegetables.
18
For shrimp or chicken, heat and serve.
19
For pork, add chicken stock, cover, cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes 'til pork is opaque throughout.
20
Serve with jasmine or basmati rice.

494

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Stir Fry Sweet & Sour Pork Or Chicken Or Shrimp falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!