Tastes Authentic Sweet And Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Tastes Authentic Sweet And Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (I always use leftover pork roast that is already cooked); 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; cracker meal (place saltines in a resealable plastic bag and pound them with a meat mallet); Sauce; 1/2 cup white vinegar (I use just slightly less than 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup tomato catsup; 1/2 cup water; 4 dashes Tabasco sauce; 10 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 pinches salt; 2 green peppers, coarsely chopped (I often leave these out entirely as I'm not a big pepper fan); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained well

Servings: persons

2 lbs pork, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (I always use leftover pork roast that is already cooked)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons cornstarch
cracker meal (place saltines in a resealable plastic bag and pound them with a meat mallet)
Sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar (I use just slightly less than 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup tomato catsup
1/2 cup water
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
10 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pinches salt
2 green peppers, coarsely chopped (I often leave these out entirely as I'm not a big pepper fan)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained well

1
Remove excess fat from pork and cut into cubes.
2
Combine: eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, Accent, 2 tsp soy sauce and 4 T cornstarch.
3
Place pork into egg mixture and coat well.
4
Roll pork in cracker crumbs and let sit 1/2 hour (it is important to let the pork set for 1/2 hour before cooking).
5
Deep fry the pork and drain on paper towels.
6
Prepare sauce: Combine vinegar, catsup, water, Tabasco, sugar, Worchestershire and 2 pinches salt in a large saucepan.
7
Bring to a slow boil then simmer for about 1 minute.
8
Keep heat at medium to medium-high.
9
Add green peppers to sauce and cook for about 30 seconds.
10
Combine water and cornstarch then add mixture to sauce, stirring well.
11
Add pineapple and pork to sauce and stir, cooking for about 30 seconds until evenly mixed and thick.

926

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs pork, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (I always use leftover pork roast that is already cooked), 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning, and more.

Yes, Tastes Authentic 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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Tastes Authentic Sweet And Sour Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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