HOMEMADE SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK

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I stir up a homemade sauce for this colorful combination of tender meat, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve my sweet-and-sour pork over hot rice, chow mein noodles or both. -Eleanor Dunbar, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup and soy sauce. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside., Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil for 3 minutes. Add the onion, carrots, green pepper, garlic and ginger; saute until pork is tender. Add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the pineapple. Serve with rice if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Jaylen Nelson
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm sure it will be a hit at my next party.


Robert W. Wright
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Hakim Jan
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of sweet and sour pork.


IBEH CHINEDU DANIEL
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Asmr by Abiha
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This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and affordable. What more could you ask for?


Cheryl Lestrange
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to impress your friends and family.


Nejamiah Casaus
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This is one of the best sweet and sour pork recipes I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing.


Hack Tach
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I love the fact that this recipe is not too sweet. The sweet and sour sauce has a nice balance of flavors.


Mb Biniyam
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This recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, and it always turns out great.


Big Lew
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I've made this recipe with both pork and chicken, and it's delicious either way. I highly recommend it!


endurance osazee
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pork.


Jaleel Jaleel
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I love this recipe! The sweet and sour sauce is so flavorful, and the pork is cooked perfectly.


Draco Drake
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This recipe is a keeper! It's one of my favorite dishes to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mamu Kizito
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Soyodol Mostofa
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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.


thabelo wesly khorombi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! My family loves it, and it's so easy to make.


MD. Shakib Ali Ali
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The sweet and sour sauce was perfect, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.