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Sweet and Sour Pork

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pork Marinade

    • 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon white sugar
    • 🥚 1 egg white
    • 🧅 2 green onions, chopped

  • For Frying

    • 1 quart vegetable oil
    • ½ cup cornstarch

  • For Vegetables

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
    • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 🧅 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
    • 🧂 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

  • For Sauce

    • 1 ¼ cups water, divided
    • 🧂 ¾ cup white sugar
    • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 🍅 ¼ cup ketchup
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon soy sauce
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

STEPS

1

Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with soy sauce, salt, and sugar for marinade.

2

Add egg white and green onions and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3

Heat 1 quart oil to 365°F (185°C) and coat pork with cornstarch. Fry in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

4

Heat oil for vegetables in a wok over medium heat. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of sugar and salt. Remove and set aside.

5

Mix 1 cup water, ¾ cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.

6

Stir in cooked pork, vegetable mixture, and pineapple chunks with juice. Return to a boil.

7

Mix remaining ¼ cup water and cornstarch. Add it to the saucepan and cook until thickened and warmed through, approximately 2 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

663

Calories

  • 14g
    Protein
  • 75g
    Carbs
  • 35g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a more vibrant flavor.To save time, chop all vegetables in advance.Serve with steamed white rice for a complete meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.