
Sweet & Sour Pork
Skip eating out and make this delectable sweet and sour pork dish at home instead! Tender pork cubes are marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, pepper, green onions, and soy sauce before being coated in a crispy egg and cornstarch mixture. After being fried to golden perfection, the pork is then tossed in a tangy sauce infused with onions, bell peppers, and pineapple, creating a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Served over fluffy rice and garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So go ahead and see how easy it is to make this takeaway favorite a
Instructions
- 1
Cube the pork and place in a medium bowl.
- 2
Add the garlic, pepper, green onions, and ¼ cup soy sauce. Toss to coat the pork. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- 3
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
- 4
Add the eggs and cornstarch to 2 separate small bowls. Coat the pork in the egg, then in the cornstarch. fry until crispy and golden (about 2 minutes).
- 5
Fry the pork in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a clean large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and sauté until tender.
- 7
Once the vegetables are tender, add the pineapple and syrup. Stir for 30 seconds, then add the vinegar, remaining ¼ cup soy sauce, sugar, and ketchup. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid evaporates and the sauce thickens.
- 8
Add the pork to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- 9
Serve the pork over rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.
- 10
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (16)
- •2 lb pork shoulder, or pork butt
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •¼ cup green onion
- •½ cup soy sauce, divided
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- •3 eggs, beaten
- •1 ½ cups cornstarch
- •1 white onion, chopped
- •1 red bell pepper
- •1 green bell pepper
- •8 oz chopped pineapple with syrup
- •¼ cup vinegar
- •¼ cup sugar
- •¼ cup ketchup
- •4 ½ cups cooked white rice, for serving