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Sweet and Sour Pork

Name: Sweet and Sour Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tsp soy sauce (for marinade); 1 tsp salt (for marinade); 1/4 tsp white sugar (for marinade); 1 egg white; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating); 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-fry); 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 (for vegetables); Salt to taste; 1 1/4 cups water, divided; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 tsp soy sauce (for sauce); 1/4 tsp salt (for sauce); 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, undrained; 2 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)

Crispy fried pork cubes meet a tangy-sweet sauce that strikes the perfect balance between savory and bright. The tender marinated meat gets coated in cornstarch for an irresistibly crunchy exterior, while fresh green onions add a subtle onion bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests who love classic takeout flavors at home.

Prep

30 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

2 hours

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1
Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp sugar for the 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 in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer. Coat marinated pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch.
4
Fry pork in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
5
Heat 1 tbsp oil 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 from heat and set aside.
6
Mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
7
Stir in cooked pork, celery mixture, and pineapple chunks with their juice.
8
Return to a boil, then mix remaining 1/4 cup water with 2 tbsp cornstarch and stir into the pan. Cook until thickened and warmed through, about 2 minutes.

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Prep

30 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

2 hours

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp sugar for the 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 in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer. Coat marinated pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch.
4
Fry pork in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
5
Heat 1 tbsp oil 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 from heat and set aside.
6
Mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
7
Stir in cooked pork, celery mixture, and pineapple chunks with their juice.
8
Return to a boil, then mix remaining 1/4 cup water with 2 tbsp cornstarch and stir into the pan. Cook until thickened and warmed through, about 2 minutes.

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