Best 14 Tender Sweet N Sour Pork Chops Recipes

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In the pursuit of culinary delights, few dishes can match the allure of tender sweet n sour pork chops, a tantalizing symphony of flavors that has captivated taste buds for generations. This culinary masterpiece combines the delicate juiciness of pork chops with a vibrant, tangy sauce that dances on the palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your repertoire or a home cook seeking a dish that will impress your dinner guests, this article will guide you through the essential steps to create the perfect tender sweet n sour pork chops, a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Simple sweet and sour topping for slow cooker pork chops.

Provided by Bonnie D

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pork chops
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the pork chops until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a slow cooker. Mix the brown sugar, ketchup, onion, and lemon juice in a bowl; spoon over the pork chops.
  • Cook on Low until the pork chops are very tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 225.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK CHOPS



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My family is one of several pork producers in this area, so I'm always looking for pork recipes. This one's easy to make because you don't have to brown the meat before baking. That's one of the reasons I like it so much.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Pour over the chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until the meat is tender. Remove chops to a serving platter and keep warm. Strain pan juices into a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water; add to pan juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately over chops.

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TENDER SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK CHOPS



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The recipe for these moist, tender pork chops was given to me years ago by my best friend. It's become one of my family's favorites and we enjoy it often. Hope you do, too! -Gina Young, Lamar, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. , Add the water, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK CHOPS



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"Featuring a twist of citrus, these tender chops have earned a spot on my family's list of favorite dinners," writes Margaret Pache of Mesa, Arizona. "To save time, I bake a double batch and freeze some. The chops reheat so nicely, your family will never guess they're eating leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, molasses and orange zest until blended. Return meat to pan; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove chops and keep warm., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add orange segments; cook for 1 minute. Serve over pork and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET-N-SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and ground black pepper
4 (4-ounce) boneless pork loin chops
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops all over with salt and black pepper and add to hot pan. Cook chops 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Add apricot preserves, soy sauce and ginger and bring to a simmer. Partially cover and simmer 5 minutes, until pork is cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in scallions.

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

BAKED SWEET-SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Lorraine Menard's fabulous sweet-sour sauce does her proud whenever she serves these pork chops at home in Omaha, Nebraska. It's an easy recipe to increase for a crowd, she says, and it never disappoints.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small green pepper, chopped, divided
1 small onion, cut into wedges, divided
1 small carrot, diced, divided
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil; drain. , Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray. Place pork chops in prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the green pepper, onion and carrot. Pour sauce over all. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining vegetables. Baste with sauce in pan. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice if desired.

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EASY SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Being a busy single mom, I look for recipes that are quick, simple and don't have 100 ingredients. This one fits the bill to a T. I've served it to my picky parents and sisters who loved it and my 6 year old always asks for seconds (and even thirds at times)! Original recpie called for equal parts of wet ingredients, but I found it too salty and reduce the soy sauce slightly.

Provided by Freddym

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -6 thawed pork chops
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce, minus 1 tablespoon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place chops in glass baking dish.
  • Mix honey, chili sauce and soy sauce in a bowl.
  • Pour mixture over pork chops and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until no longer pink inside.
  • I always make mashed potatos and use the left over juices as a gravy.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium pork chops
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon allspice
4 whole cloves
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown the pork chops in the oil or butter and place in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, mixing to combine, and pour over the pork chops.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 22.6

SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Pork

Time 7h5m

Yield 6 pork chops, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen asian vegetables
6 pork chops
1 (12 ounce) bottle sweet and sour sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen pea pods

Steps:

  • Place partially thawed Asian vegetables in slow cooker, and arrange pork chops on top.
  • Combine sauce and water, and pour over chops.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Turn to high and add pea pods.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 268.7, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.8, Protein 23.5

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Slow cooking is not a very traditional, but way less messy for these sweet and sour pork chops. It is an easy cold weather meal with some rice and crispy egg rolls, fried noodles, or fried wontons on the side.

Provided by CYNTHIA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (4 ounce) jar whole mushrooms, drained
1 cup canned diced pineapple in juice, drain juice and reserve
2 ½ pounds large boneless pork chops or cubed pork loin
1 cup reserved pineapple juice from the can
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Place the onions in the bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker. Layer carrots over the onions, followed by layers of celery, mushrooms, and pineapple. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Place them on top of the vegetables. If you like, you may brown them in a hot skillet first.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the pineapple juice, sherry, cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir in the cornstarch until dissolved. Mix in the brown sugar, white pepper, ginger, mustard powder, garlic, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and tomato paste. Pour this over the pork chops and vegetables. The sauce will taste less sharp after a few hours in the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 854.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Chops With Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by momthecook 2

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork chops
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Brown pork chops in a little oil or coat the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, water and soy sauce.
  • When pork chops are browned, pour the sauce over them and let it come to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. For 1/2" chops, cook 45 minutes. For thicker pork chops, cook 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chops to a plate.
  • Stir 1 teaspoons of cornstarch in 1 tablespoons water and add to liquid in the pan. Stir until it thickens and clears. If you want a thicker sauce, add a little more cornstarch.
  • Return the chops to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce. Let cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 150.1, Sodium 485.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 35.4, Protein 45.7

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

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

Tips for Making Sweet and Sour Pork Chops:

  • Use a flavorful cut of pork chops, such as bone-in pork loin chops or pork shoulder chops.
  • Marinate the pork chops in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a light coating of cornstarch on the pork chops before frying. This will help to create a crispy coating.
  • Fry the pork chops in a hot skillet until they are golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet, or the pork chops will not cook evenly.
  • Make the sweet and sour sauce while the pork chops are cooking. Use a combination of pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until it has thickened.
  • Add the pork chops to the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are heated through.
  • Serve the sweet and sour pork chops over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the sweet and sour sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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