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Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry

Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry: Taste Heaven

  • Author: Alexander Knight
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a delightful homemade Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry, featuring crispy pork pieces coated in a vibrant, tangy sauce. This recipe brings a taste of your favorite Chinese restaurant dish right to your kitchen, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss pork pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Add 1/2 cup cornstarch and toss to coat the pork evenly.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add pork in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add green and red bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  6. Add pineapple chunks and stir-fry for another minute.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
  8. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  9. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
  10. Return the crispy pork to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  11. Serve hot, perhaps with steamed rice.

Notes

  • For extra crispy pork, ensure the oil is hot before adding the pork and do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Adjust the sugar and vinegar to your preference for a sweeter or tangier sauce.
  • You can add other vegetables like onions or carrots to the stir-fry.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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