Best 9 Sweet And Sour Pork Rachael Ray Recipes

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"Sweet and sour pork" is a classic takeout dish that can be easily recreated at home. The combination of sweet and tangy sauce, crispy pork, and fresh vegetables makes it a popular choice for both kids and adults. With the right recipe, you can make a delicious "sweet and sour pork" dish that rivals your favorite takeout restaurant. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for "sweet and sour pork rachael ray". We'll explore different variations of the dish, offer tips for selecting the right ingredients, and provide insights into the cooking techniques that will help you create a flavorful and authentic "sweet and sour pork" meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2/3 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 cup flour, plus seasoned flour for dredging
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 pound pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 ounce honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup large diced Vidalia onion
1/3 cup large diced celery
1/3 cup carrots sliced 1/4-inch thick, on a bias
1/3 cup large diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup large diced green bell pepper
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a large non-reactive bowl, combine soy, garlic, ginger, flour, and cornstarch. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper. Place the pork in the bowl and toss to cover. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Drain off any excess marinade and dredge the pork in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan heat 1-inch of oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the pork in batches, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Reserve on a warm plate.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and honey. Whisk to blend.
  • In a small roasting pan heat the canola and sesame oils. Place the pork and vegetables into the pan and cover with the ketchup mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until the pork is tender.

BRATWURST WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR KRAUT AND DARK BREAD



Bratwurst with Sweet-and-Sour Kraut and Dark Bread image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, 3 brat-bites each

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bratwurst sausages, 1 package, found in packaged meats case
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 pound sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 cup sweet red pepper relish
1 loaf pumpernickel cocktail bread, 2-inch square loaves of bread, recommended: Pepperidge Farm brand or quarter several slices of any sliced, store bought dark or whole grain bread, as substitute

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, bring 1 inch of water to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, pierce the casings of 4 pieces of bratwurst and set into a medium skillet. Simmer sausages 10 minutes, then remove to a cutting board, pour water out of pan and return pan to stovetop, adjusting heat to medium high heat. Slice sausages on an angle, 6 cuts per wurst. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and set slices into hot skillet. Brown 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Place sauerkraut into a colander. Rinse and squeeze dry. Add to the browned bratwurst slices. Stir in sweet red pepper relish and warm through another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and place along side cocktail or quartered sliced dark bread. To serve, spoon sliced wurst and sauerkraut onto bread.

PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND HOT PEPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 center cut loin chops, 1-inch thick
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced
4 red hot Italian cherry peppers, sliced
1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, a handful

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to pan -- 1 turn of the pan. Add chops and cook 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil. Return pan to heat and add more extra-virgin olive oil and bell peppers. Saute, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add hot cherry peppers and a splash of their brine to the pan, cook a minute. Add wine or stock and scrape up pan drippings. Arrange peppers over chops and serve.

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

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK



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Chinese food is a big temptation for us, so I lightened up a favorite takeout dish. As the pork cooks, the aroma is beyond mouthwatering. -Elyse Ellis, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 10 ingredients. Stir in pork, onion, green pepper and pineapple. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until pork is tender. , In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. To make ahead: In a large resealable plastic freezer bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork, onion, green pepper and pineapple; seal bag, turn to coat, then freeze. To use, place filled freezer bag in refrigerator 48 hours or until contents are completely thawed. Cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pork, salt, corn flour, egg, corn flour, oil, oil, garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pineapple, white caster sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ lb pork, chopped into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon corn flour
1 egg
1 cup corn flour
2 ½ cups oil
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
⅔ cup pineapple
¼ cup white caster sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients with the pork. Cover and leave to marinade in the fridge 20 minutes.
  • Place the corn flour in a large bowl and toss the marinated pork chunks until liberally coated.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil to 350˚F (180°C).
  • Deep fry the pork pieces for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the pork is cooked throughout. Set aside.
  • For the sauce, place a frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil.
  • Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then fry the peppers until soften.
  • Add in the pineapple and warm thorough.
  • Add the sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add the pork to the frying pan and coat everything evenly with the sauce.
  • Serve top with sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2299 Fat: 220 grams Carbs: 55 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugars: 44 grams Protein: 35 grams
  • Enjoy!

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

SWEET AND SOUR PORK (RACHAEL RAY)



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From rachelrayshow.com from July 10, 2009 - a healthier version of sweet and sour pork (you can use chicken) without deep frying and breading and natural ingredients make it red. Posted here with the intention of trying it soon.

Provided by SuzieQutie

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups water
1 cup white rice
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and cut into 1-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 inch ginger, peeled and grated
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 slices fresh pineapple, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size pot with a lid. Add the rice, give it a stir then put the lid on and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the rice until tender, about 18 minutes. Once it's ready, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the scallions.
  • When the rice is about halfway done, place a large skillet over high heat with 2 turns of the pan of oil, about 2 tablespoons. While the pan is heating up, grab a small bowl and combine the hot sauce, lime juice, honey, tamari, vinegar, tomato sauce and cornstarch, stirring to dissolve the cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
  • When the pan is searing hot, add in the pork and cook the meat until caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic, ginger, peppers and onions, and stir-fry the meat and veggies for 2 minutes more. Add in the pineapple and reserved sauce, and stir everything together. Bring the sauce to a boil and allow it to cook for 1 minute to thicken up.
  • Season everything with some ground black pepper and serve the sweet and sour pork over the scallion rice.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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the secret to crispy pork is double frying! pork is fried until cooked, then drained. Just before the meal is served, drop the pork back in the (re-heated)oil for about 30 seconds, and serve.

Provided by mummamills

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

500 g pork (fillet or chops)
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon plain flour
1 tablespoon cornflour
oil (for deep frying)
3 red capsicums (any color will do)
1 onion
1 carrot (cooked and julienned)
1 bamboo shoot (I use a handful of frozen beans)
3 pineapple slices, chopped (can use fresh)
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato sauce (ketchup)
2 teaspoons cornflour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup pineapple juice

Steps:

  • chop the pork into bite sized bits, and marinate in the sherry and soy while making the sauce.
  • cut all vegetables into 1" squares, (bite size).
  • heat oil and saute all vegetables, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • add pineapple.
  • combine all other ingredients, and add to the pan, stirring till it thickens.
  • keep warm.
  • Pork.
  • add the plain and cornflour to the pork and toss to coat, shake off any excess and deep fry the pork in medium hot oil until done.
  • Drain the pork and re-heat the oil.
  • cook pork for about 30 seconds, until crisp.
  • serve on rice with the sauce poured over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 629.4, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 27.9, Protein 38

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple and bell peppers. If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
  • To make the sauce, you can use ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. You can also add other ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, or chili sauce, to taste.
  • To make the pork, you can use boneless, skinless pork loin or pork shoulder. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces and then marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, cornstarch, and water.
  • To fry the pork, heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until it is browned on all sides.
  • To make the sauce, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pork and pineapple to the sauce and cook until the pork is heated through and the pineapple is softened.
  • Serve the sweet and sour pork over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make the best sweet and sour pork at home. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, give sweet and sour pork a try.

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