Description
This Sweet and Sour Pork features crispy fried pork, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce. Served over rice, it’s a delicious and satisfying dish that brings a taste of Asian cuisine to your home. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Season the pork pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch.
- Dip each piece of seasoned pork into the beaten egg, then coat in the flour and cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated pork pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the fried pork to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust sauce consistency with a splash of water if needed.
- Serve the sweet and sour pork over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Enjoy your homemade sweet and sour pork!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce to your preference.
- This dish is best served hot but can be stored in the refrigerator for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes