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 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 1 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch strips; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. water; 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. cider vinegar; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 small green pepper, cut into strips; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch strips
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, thinly sliced
hot cooked rice

1
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set both aside.
2
Brown pork in oil in a large skillet; stir in water.
3
Cover; simmer for 1 hour, or until tender.
4
Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl; stir in reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce.
5
Add to pork and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
6
Add pineapple, green pepper and onion; toss lightly.
7
Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Serve over rice.
9
Yields 4 to 6 servings.

626

kcal

Calories

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, 1 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch strips, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/2 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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