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: 2 lbs pork butt, well trimmed, cut in one inch cubes (shoulder); 1 egg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 cups oil; 1 slice ginger; ¼ cup green bell pepper, diced; ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ¼ cup sugar; ¼ cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon ketchup

Servings: persons

2 lbs pork butt, well trimmed, cut in one inch cubes (shoulder)
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups oil
1 slice ginger
¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup

1
In a bowl, combine pork with egg, 1 Tblsp.
2
cornstarch, salt and pepper.
3
Toss to coat evenly.
4
In a wok, heat oil to 350*.
5
Add pork cubes and cook until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7
Pour off and discard all but 1 1/2 Tblsp.
8
oil from wok.
9
Return wok to high heat.
10
Add ginger and stir fry until aromatic, about 2 seconds; discard.
11
Add green and red bell peppers and stir fry 1 minute to wilt.
12
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, remaining 1 Tblsp.
13
cornstarch, and 1/3 cup cold water.
14
Add to wok.
15
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
16
Return pork to wok and heat through, about 1 minute.
17
Mound on serving platter and serve.

1748

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 lbs pork butt, well trimmed, cut in one inch cubes (shoulder), 1 egg, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 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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