Sweet 'N Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Sweet 'N Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ginger; 1/2 cup salad oil; 2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (reserve syrup); 1/2 cup vinegar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 small green peppers, cut into strips; 1 (1 lb) can bean sprouts, drained; 2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 5 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 1/4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ginger
1/2 cup salad oil
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (reserve syrup)
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 small green peppers, cut into strips
1 (1 lb) can bean sprouts, drained
2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chili sauce
5 cups hot cooked rice

1
Trim excess fat from pork.
2
Mix half the flour and all the ginger.
3
Coat pork thoroughly with flour mixture.
4
Heat oil in large heavy skillet or Dutch oven; brown pork on all sides, removing pieces as they brown.
5
Add water to reserved pineapple syrup to measure 1 3/4 cups liquid; gradually stir into remaining flour.
6
Stir pineapple syrup mixture, vinegar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce into fat in skillet.
7
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
8
Boil and stir 1 minute.
9
Stir in sugar, salt, pepper and meat.
10
Reduce heat; cover; simmer one hour or until meat is tender, stirring occaisionally.
11
Add pineapple and green peppers; cook uncovered 10 minutes.
12
Stir in bean sprouts, water chestnuts and chili sauce; cook 5 minutes longer.
13
Serve over rice.

2279

kcal

Calories

Fat

249

Carbs

121

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons ginger, 1/2 cup salad oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'N 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 'N Sour Pork

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