Sweet and Sour Pork
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A classic Chinese takeout favorite made at home, featuring crispy double-fried pork shoulder tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with fresh vegetables and pineapple.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten and eggs
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 2 g
- 50 g
- 65 g
- 65 g
- 240 g
- 55 g
- 165 g
- 180 g
- 30 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.3 kg before cooking, which is about 325 g per serving.
Steps
Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized cubes.
In a bowl, marinate the pork cubes with seasoning (salt/pepper) and baking soda to help tenderize the meat.
Add a beaten egg to the pork and mix well to ensure each piece is coated.
Dredge the pork pieces in a mixture of flour and cornstarch until fully coated.
Heat oil in a wok or deep pan. Fry the pork for a few minutes until cooked through, then remove and drain.
Increase the heat and fry the pork a second time for 1-2 minutes until it becomes extra crispy and golden brown. Drain and set aside.
In a clean pan or wok, sauté the diced bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks until slightly softened.
Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce until it reaches a glossy consistency.
Add the crispy fried pork back into the pan and toss quickly to combine so every piece is coated in sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Double-frying the pork is the secret to achieving a crispy texture that stands up to the sauce. The baking soda acts as a 'velveting' agent, keeping the pork shoulder tender.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 595
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
- Fat
- 29 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
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