CHINESE TAKE-OUT SWEET AND SOUR PORK
Don't be fooled by the list of ingredients this is not at all hard to make, and may even be better than any take-out you may have had in the past! --- for authenticity of this popular dish the pork must be deep-fryed firstly and this may be done well in advance to save time, adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level my family likes spicy so I use 1 teaspoon or a little more --- serve with cooked white rice.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place the cubes pork in a medium bowl, add in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce; using clean hands toss well to combine, then add in 1 egg white and toss once again.
- Mix in chopped green onion; cover and refrigerate for 1 or more hours.
- heat 1 quart of oil to 365 degrees F in a large heavy pot or in an electric deep-fryer.
- Remove the pork from the fridge and toss with 1/2 cup cornstarch.
- fry the pork in hot oil about 8 minutes or until evenly browned (do not over crowd the pot fry in 2 batches or three if necessary) drain on paper towels or on a rack.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium heat; stir in bell pepper strips, onion and crushed chil flakes; stir fry until just tender, then season with 1/4 teaspoon sugar and salt to taste; remove from heat and set aside.
- For the sweet and sour sauce; in a large skillet or saucepan combine 1 cup water with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; bring to a boil.
- Stir in the cooked pork along with green pepper/onion mixture, pineapple chunks along with the juice from the can; return to a simmer.
- In a small bowl whisk 1/4 cup cold water with 2 tablespoons cornstach until smooth; add into the simmering mixture and cook stirring until bubbly and thickened.
- Sprinkle top with a small amount of sesame seeds if desired, then serve with cooked rice.
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Travis Pook
[email protected]I will definitely be making this recipe again. It's a new family favorite!
Amin Abdelhamid
[email protected]The pork was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
Zoey Sophia
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust the amount of sugar to my liking.
Haider Shah
[email protected]I love the addition of pineapple and bell peppers in this recipe. It gives the dish a nice crunch and flavor.
Heila Venter
[email protected]I've never made sweet and sour pork before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!
Nick Baruch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour pork, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
EDDY SSEMPA
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pork is so tender and the sauce is delicious.
IMRAN BRO
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of the pork and the tangy sauce. This dish is always a hit at parties.
Ryan Cady
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for sweet and sour pork. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tshepiso Polihali
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pork was cooked perfectly.
Katherine Lyle
[email protected]I've tried many sweet and sour pork recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Md Asif Khan Mahin
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.