Best 6 Not So Sweet Sour Pork With Udon Noodles Clean Eating Recipes

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Have you been searching for a healthier version of your favorite sweet and sour pork with udon noodles? Look no further! Clean eating doesn't have to be bland and boring, and this recipe proves it. We've revamped the classic dish by using lean pork tenderloin, fresh vegetables, and a homemade sauce that's both flavorful and guilt-free. So, get ready to indulge in a satisfying meal that nourishes your body as much as it tantalizes your taste buds.

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NOT SO SWEET & SOUR PORK WITH UDON NOODLES - CLEAN EATING



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Make and share this Not so Sweet & Sour Pork With Udon Noodles - Clean Eating recipe from Food.com.

Provided by teresas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces udon noodles (Japanese wheat noodles)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
12 ounces lean pork loin, boneless, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 small red pepper, diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small yellow pepper, diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small red onion, diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Toss with sesame oil, cover and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine pineapple juice, water, soy sauce, vinegar and agave.
  • Place pork in a medium bowl and add juice mixture.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Drain pork, saving liquid.
  • Set pork aside.
  • Stir arrowroot into juice mixture.
  • In a large wok or skillet, heat safflower oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  • Add pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add onion and salt, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add pork and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Add pineapple and juice mixture.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until pineapple is heated through and sauce comes to a boil and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve stir-fry over noodles and sprinkle with cilantro.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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Pork is stir-fried with peppers, carrots, onions and pineapple in this version of the classic dish. Easy to make, and delicious.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, chunked
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Blend cornstarch and soy sauce in small bowl; stir in pork until well coated.
  • Brown pork in hot oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir carrots, onion, bell pepper and sweet & sour sauce into pork mixture. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
  • Add pineapple chunks; cook and stir only until pineapple is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

SWEET AND SOUR PORK II



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We love this recipe. Serve it over cooked rice.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup shortening
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¾ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch long strips
½ cup thinly sliced onions
3 pounds lean and boneless pork loin, cut into 2 1/2 inch strips

Steps:

  • Slice the pork into 2 inch by 1/2 inch strips. Melt the shortening in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add pork and cook, stirring constantly, until pork browns. Add water, bouillon cubes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and cover; simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Add sauce cooked pork; mix well. Stir in pineapple, green pepper and onion. Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1386.6 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

AUTHENTIC SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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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

8 ounces pork loin
1 teaspoon rice wine
⅔ teaspoon salt, divided
1 pinch monosodium glutamate (MSG)
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup cornstarch, divided
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
⅔ teaspoon soy sauce
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice ginger, minced
4 spring onions, finely chopped

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

SWEET AND SOUR NOODLES AND PORK



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Sweet-and-sour sauce balances spicy chili sauce in a tasty, one-dish dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless pork loin chops, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles (3 oz)
1 package (8 oz) fresh sugar snap pea pods
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown.
  • Stir in broth, sweet-and-sour sauce and chili sauce. Heat to boiling. Stir in noodles. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pea pods and bell pepper. Cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SOUR PORK III



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My husband's grandmother was Chinese. She taught me this one. This is the way Gramma made Sweet and Sour all her life (she died 6 years ago at age 94). The secret is apple cider vinegar.

Provided by PAM_1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 egg white
2 green onions, chopped
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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
white sugar to taste
salt to taste
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.
  • Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks with juice. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1085.4 mg, Sugar 52.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Noodles: Use thick, chewy noodles like udon or ramen for a satisfying texture.
  • Prep Your Veggies: Cut vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking and a visually appealing dish.
  • Sauce Consistency: Adjust the cornstarch mixture to achieve your desired sauce consistency. For a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch; for a thinner sauce, add less.
  • Cook the Pork in Batches: To prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking, cook the pork in batches. This will help maintain the meat's tenderness and flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Pork: Pork should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to retain its juiciness and prevent dryness.
  • Add the Vegetables at the Right Time: Vegetables should be stir-fried just until tender-crisp to preserve their vibrant colors, flavors, and nutrients.
  • Thicken the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a boil, then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Continue stirring until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Garnish for Presentation: Before serving, sprinkle green onions or sesame seeds on top of the dish for an appealing presentation.

Conclusion:

Not-So-Sweet and Sour Pork with Udon Noodles is a delectable dish that combines savory flavors, tender meat, and wholesome noodles. By following these tips and tricks, you can recreate this restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Experiment with different vegetables, adjust the sauce's sweetness and sourness to your taste, and don't be afraid to add your creative touch to make this dish uniquely yours. Enjoy this delicious and satisfying meal with friends and family, and relish the vibrant flavors and textures in every bite.

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