Wok-Fried Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Wok-Fried Sweet and Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each egg yolks; 2 teaspoons water; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 pound pork cubed; 2 cups peanut oil; 1 each garlic cloves; 2 each green bell peppers; 1 cup pineapple chunks; 3 cups glutinous rice; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 4 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 dash red hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1 each egg yolks
2 teaspoons water
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound pork cubed
2 cups peanut oil
1 each garlic cloves
2 each green bell peppers
1 cup pineapple chunks
3 cups glutinous rice
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon ketchup
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 dash red hot pepper sauce

1
Blend the water and cornstarch until smooth.
2
Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and, if desired, a few drops of hot pepper seasoning.
3
Set aside.
4
Beat egg yolk with the water.
5
Blend in 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
6
Add the cubed pork and mix to coat well.
7
Drain off the excess mixture from the pork cubes.
8
Place the wok over heat and add oil to 1 1/2 inch depth.
9
Heat to 340 degrees F.
10
Use a thermometer if you can; it is more reliable than a wok with a temperature gauge.
11
Add the drained meat and cook until golden brown, about 10 to 13 minutes.
12
Remove with a slotted spoon and keep meat warm.
13
Pour off all the oil and wipe wok with a paper towel.
14
Return 2 tablespoons of the oil to wok.
15
Place over medium-high heat.
16
When oil is hot, add the garlic and green peppers.
17
Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, or until garlic is light brown.
18
Add the pineapple, the sauce you prepared ahead of time and the pork.
19
Stir this mixture until it boils and thickens (about 1 1/2 minutes).
20
Serve over steamy hot rice.

1689

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each egg yolks, 2 teaspoons water, 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Wok-Fried 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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Wok-Fried Sweet and Sour Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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