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 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons sugar, plus a pinch; 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 3 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 cups snow peas, cut in half

Servings: persons

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons sugar, plus a pinch
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups snow peas, cut in half

1
Toss the pork with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
2
Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, the soy sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
4
Add the pork and slowly stir until it turns mostly opaque, about 2 minutes.
5
Remove the pork with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
6
Discard the oil and wipe out the skillet.
7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet, then stir-fry the garlic with a pinch each of salt and sugar, 15 seconds.
8
Add the carrots and scallions and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 2 minutes.
9
(Add a little water if the garlic starts to stick to the skillet.)
10
Add the pork, snow peas and soy sauce mixture; stir until the pork is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.
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Per serving: Calories 348; Fat 15 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 74 mg; Sodium 674 mg; Carbohydrate 27 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 28 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Kosher salt, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 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.

Sweet and Sour Pork

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