Sweet & Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork loin, cut in bite-size cubes; 2 eggs, beaten; cornstarch; peanut oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 dash salt; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup orange juice; ½ cup pineapple juice; ½ cup vinegar; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 1 small red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup cubed pineapple; ½ cup sliced onion; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 -3 dried red chili peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste

Servings: persons

1 lb lean pork loin, cut in bite-size cubes
2 eggs, beaten
cornstarch
peanut oil
1 cup sugar
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup orange juice
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup vinegar
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cubed pineapple
½ cup sliced onion
3 tablespoons oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 dried red chili peppers, seeded and chopped
1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste

1
Heat peanut oil in skillet.
2
Toss cubed pork in egg, then dredge in cornstarch.
3
Shake off excess cornstarch and fry in hot oil until done through and browned on all sides.
4
Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a 200 degree oven.
5
Combine the sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a medium saucepan.
6
Add the orange juice, pineapple juice, vinegar, and tomato paste and stir until blended.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a hot wok and add the garlic and hot pepper flakes.
10
Stir fry for a few seconds, then add the bell peppers, pineapple, and onions.
11
Stir fry until vegetables are hot through, but still slightly crisp.
12
Arrange cooked vegetables and pork cubes with steamed rice on a serving plate and serve with the sauce on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean pork loin, cut in bite-size cubes, 2 eggs, beaten, cornstarch, peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet & 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 & Sour Pork

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