Sweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese-inspired dish featuring crispy battered pork tossed in a vibrant sauce made from vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy. Combined with peppers, tomatoes, and onions, it balances tangy and sweet flavours for a colourful, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin (or boneless shoulder) diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil of choice, divided
1 bell pepper (colour of choice), deseeded and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 red onion, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large tomatoes, deseeded and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
For the sweet and sour sauce:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp ketchup
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
1. Season the pork: Place the pork in a medium bowl, seasoning all over with kosher salt. Sprinkle the rice flour over top, tossing to lightly coat the pork in the flour. Set aside.
2. Mix the sweet and sour sauce: Combine all listed ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
3. Cook the vegetables: Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot and shimmering, add in the bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly until barely softened, about 1 minute. Carefully transfer vegetables to a large plate or bowl and set aside.
4. Brown the pork: Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add in the remaining olive oil. Once hot and shimmering, add in the pork, shaking off excess rice flour before adding it to the pan. Cook the pork until deeply browned, about 90 seconds per side.
5. Finish the sweet and sour pork: Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the skillet with the pork. Increase heat to high. Cook, stirring often, until the sweet and sour sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 minutes. Add the vegetables back into the pot. Stir to combine and cook until warmed through.
6. Serve immediately, spooned over white rice. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions as desired.
Nutritional content: per serving
Calories: 515kcal
Fat: 26.4g
Carbs: 37.1g
Sugars: 23.1g
Protein: 33.9g
Source: Plays Well With Butter
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