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Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork: Your Family's New Favorite Dinner Recipe

Sweet and Sour Pork is a delightful dish that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a culinary experience the whole family will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin Main protein source
  • 1 large Egg (beaten) Can substitute with plant-based egg
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free alternatives like rice flour are great
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Can substitute with arrowroot powder
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Consider using homemade for natural option
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use honey or maple syrup as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used in pinch
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers (Red and Green) Any variety is acceptable
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Can use garlic powder if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) Fresh preferred but can substitute with ground
For the Cooking
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
To Serve
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Can use quinoa or cauliflower rice as alternatives

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces, season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch for the coating.
  3. Coat each piece of pork in the beaten egg and then in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
  4. Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the coated pork pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and sesame oil for the sauce.
  7. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in the skillet until fragrant.
  8. Add chopped onion and bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Pour the prepared sauce over the sautéed vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Fold in the fried pork, mixing until well coated with the sauce.
  11. Adjust the sauce consistency with water if needed.
  12. Serve Sweet and Sour Pork over rice and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

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