Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
Description:
Embark on a culinary journey with this authentic Sweet and Sour Pork recipe, passed down from a friend in Seattle and translated by her daughter. Bursting with flavors, this dish combines tender pork, vibrant green peppers, and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a delectable sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of China.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 2 | Pineapple slices |
| 4 | Salt |
| 6 | Soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Cornstarch |
| 1/2 | Water |
| 1 | Vinegar |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1 | Catsup |
| 3 | Water |
| 4 | Cornstarch |
| 4 | Salt |
| 4 | Pork |
| 3 | Cornstarch |
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 2148.2
- Fat Content: 220.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 37.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 76.8mg
- Sodium Content: 820.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.3g
- Sugar Content: 22.6g
- Protein Content: 17.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare Pork:
- Begin by tenderizing the pork by pounding it with the back of a cleaver, then cut it into 1-inch squares.
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Marinate Pork:
- Soak the pork in the marinade for at least half an hour to infuse it with flavor.
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Cut the green pepper into halves, remove the seeds and membrane, and then cut it into 1-inch squares.
- Cut four slices of pineapple into similar-sized squares. Set aside.
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Heat Oil:
- Heat 6 cups of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Coat Pork:
- While the oil is heating, coat each piece of pork in cornstarch.
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Fry Pork:
- Once the oil is hot, fry the pork until brown and cooked through, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the oil, then reheat the oil and fry the pork once more until crispy.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Drain excess oil from the frying pan.
- In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the green pepper and pineapple, stirring constantly.
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Add Seasoning Sauce:
- Pour in the seasoning sauce and continue to stir-fry until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Turn off the heat, then add the fried pork to the pan and mix well with the sauce.
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Serve:
- Serve the Sweet and Sour Pork immediately, preferably over a bed of steamed rice, and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
Experience the irresistible combination of savory pork, crunchy vegetables, and tangy-sweet sauce with this authentic Sweet and Sour Pork recipe. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving a taste of Chinese cuisine, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and comforting appeal.
