Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe | How did you make this

 Sweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish that combines the flavors of tangy, sweet, and savory. It’s a popular dish all over the world, and it’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make sweet and sour pork that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor.


Ingredients:


For the pork:


1 lb pork loin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Oil for frying

For the sauce:


1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup pineapple chunks (optional)

1/4 cup red and green bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)

1/4 cup onion, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)

Instructions:


In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt and black pepper. Dip each piece of pork into the beaten egg, then coat with the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess. Place the coated pork on a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces.


Heat the sweet oil in a deep frying pan and heat it on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pork pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, not forgetting to remove excess oil.


To make the sauce, whisk together ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl. In a separate saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then add the sauce mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.


Optional: If you want to add vegetables and pineapple to the dish, sauté the onion and bell peppers in a separate pan until they are slightly softened. Then, add the pineapple chunks and stir for another minute.


Add the fried pork to the sauce and stir until the pork is well-coated. If you added vegetables and pineapple, add them to the pan as well and stir until everything is combined.


Serve the sweet and sour pork immediately with steamed rice. Enjoy!


Tips:


If you want your pork to be extra crispy, you can double-coat the pork in the egg and cornstarch mixture before frying.


You can use any kind of pork for this recipe, but pork loin or tenderloin will give you the best results.


If you don’t have a deep frying pan or wok, you can shallow-fry the pork in a regular frying pan with enough oil to cover the bottom.


If you want to make this dish spicier, you can add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.


If you’re short on time, you can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.


Conclusion:


Sweet and sour pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With this recipe, you’ll be able to create crispy, tender pork pieces coated in a tangy and sweet sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Whether you enjoy it on its own or with steamed rice and vegetables, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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