Sweet & Sour Pork
Crispy pork pieces glazed in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce studded with bell peppers and pineapple, a takeout favorite made fresh.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- Oil for frying
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cut pork into 1-inch chunks. Beat eggs in a bowl and mix cornstarch with 1 teaspoon salt.
- 2
Dip pork pieces in egg, then coat with cornstarch. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Working in batches, fry pork until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Cut bell pepper into 1-inch chunks. Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
- 5
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice.
- 6
Return pork to skillet. Add bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Toss everything and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce coats everything and bell pepper is tender-crisp. Serve over rice.
