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 egg, beaten; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup cornstarch; 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth, divided; 1 -1 12 lb boneless pork, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2 to 1 inch cubes; vegetable oil (for deep frying); 1 medium green pepper, chopped; ½ cup thinly sliced carrot; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup red wine vinegar; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; ¼ cup cold water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained; 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 egg, beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cornstarch
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth, divided
1 -1 12 lb boneless pork, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2 to 1 inch cubes
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1 medium green pepper, chopped
½ cup thinly sliced carrot
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup sugar
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons soy sauce
¼ cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

1
Combine egg, flour, salt, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a medium mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
2
Dip pork cubes in batter, coating well; deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees) for 5 to 6 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet; add green pepper, carrots and garlic.
5
Cook until vegetables are tender but not browned.
6
Stir in remaining broth, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce; boil rapidly 1 minute.
7
Slowly add 1/4 cup water to 3 tablespoons cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
8
Stir cornstarch mixture into vegetable mixture; cook until thickened and bubbly.
9
Add pork, pineapple, and tomato; cook just until well heated.
10
Serve over rice.

428

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Protein

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, beaten, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sweet and Sour Pork

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