AUTHENTIC SWEET AND SOUR PORK
This popular dish originates from Sichuan. The pork is crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. The sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Serve with rice, if desired.
Provided by Chelsea
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pound pork to 1/3-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Slice into 1 1/2-inch strips.
- Combine pork strips, rice wine, 1/3 teaspoon salt, and monosodium glutamate in a bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Mix remaining 1/3 teaspoon salt, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl to make sauce.
- Beat eggs with remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Add pork strips; stir to coat.
- Heat oil in a wok or large saucepan to 280 degrees F (140 degrees C). Add pork strips one at a time to the hot oil. Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
- Heat oil to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C). Return pork to the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate with the slotted spoon.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sauce and spring onions; cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the pork on the serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 235.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1223.7 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Behzad Iskenderov
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
all time fun Habib
[email protected]I've tried several sweet and sour pork recipes and this one is my favorite. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kh Hsj
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Idris Moshood
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great.
Deependra kami
[email protected]This was my first time making sweet and sour pork and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Janiya Colthurst
[email protected]I've tried several sweet and sour pork recipes and this one is by far the best. The sauce is amazing and the pork is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Deanna Ramhoff
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Amy Ternosky
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great.
George the Gamer
[email protected]This was my first time making sweet and sour pork and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise and the dish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jullien Kojo-Aboagye
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so flavorful and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
HOLLAR GURL
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce was perfect and the pork was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.