Sweet & Sour Pork With Cashews Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Pork With Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces; ¼ cup sugar; ⅓ cup water; ¼ cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon canola oil; ⅓ cup unsalted cashews; ¼ cup green onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, minced; 3 cups snow peas; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon canola oil
⅓ cup unsalted cashews
¼ cup green onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, minced
3 cups snow peas
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
hot cooked rice

1
In a large bowl, combine 1 TBS cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat.
2
In another bowl, combine sugar and remaining cornstarch.
3
Stir in the water, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup until smooth, set aside.
4
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until no longer pink.
5
Add cashews, onion, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
6
Add peas and pineapple; stir-fry until peas are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan.
8
Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes until sauce is thickened.
9
Serve over rice.

645

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided, 1 tablespoon sherry wine, 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces, ¼ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Pork With Cashews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet & Sour Pork With Cashews

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Variations & substitutions

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