Sweet And Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless lean pork shoulder; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 3/4 c. water; 1/4 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. water; 1/3 c. thinly sliced onions; 3/4 c. thinly sliced green pepper strips; 2 to 3 c. cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless lean pork shoulder
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
1/3 c. thinly sliced onions
3/4 c. thinly sliced green pepper strips
2 to 3 c. cooked rice

1
Cut meat into strips about 3 to 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Melt shortening in skillet over moderately high heat (about 275u00b0) and cook meat until lightly browned.
2
Drain pineapple and mix juice with the 3/4 cup water, the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and salt.
3
Pour over meat.
4
Cover and simmer over low heat (about 200u00b0) 1 hour or until tender.
5
Combine cornstarch and the 2 tablespoons water.
6
Add to meat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7
Add pineapple chunks, onions and green pepper. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Serve on rice.

395

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless lean pork shoulder, 2 Tbsp. shortening, 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, 3/4 c. water, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Sweet And Sour Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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