HONG KONG SWEET AND SOUR PORK

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This recipe requires three quick frying steps to seal in the crispy texture of the pork. Serve with rice or noodles for a filling meal.

Provided by BETSYLINDSEY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 teaspoons light soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons potato starch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons potato starch
1 dash red food coloring
1 egg, beaten
1 cup potato starch
2 cups peanut oil for frying
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
2 cayenne peppers, sliced
4 slices canned pineapple, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 2 teaspoons potato starch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix the pork into the marinade and turn until all the pork is covered. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  • To make the sauce, whisk together the water, vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons potato starch, and red food coloring in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Dip the pork pieces in the beaten egg, then dredge in the 1 cup potato starch. Use your hand to press the starch onto the pork, assuring a consistent coating.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry the pork pieces in the hot oil until crisp and light brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the oil and drain, keeping the oil hot. Return the drained pork pieces to the hot oil for 30 seconds more. Remove and drain again. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of reserved oil in the wok over medium heat. Cook the green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, pineapple, garlic, and green onion in the heated oil for about 5 minutes. Add the sauce and stir until it thickens. Stir in the pork and toss until the pork is coated with sauce. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 117.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 402 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

Amanullah Mani
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This recipe is the worst. I'm so disappointed.


Shuvro De
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This recipe is gross. I would never make it again.


bobiors
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This recipe is a disaster. Don't waste your time.


Jennifer Peaden
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Shahbaz Laber
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This recipe is not worth the effort. The pork is bland and the sauce is boring.


Popy Rani Dey
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This recipe is too complicated. There are too many ingredients and steps.


lavon Dante
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This recipe is not authentic Hong Kong Sweet and Sour Pork. The sauce is all wrong.


Isndnz Lsmznzz
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This recipe is a waste of time. The pork was overcooked and the sauce was too sour.


Hamdan Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible. The pork was dry and the sauce was bland.


Afaq
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This recipe was a bit disappointing. The pork was tough and the sauce was too sweet.


Sandhanamogan Sandhanamogan
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet and sour pork, but this recipe was pretty good. The pork was cooked well and the sauce was tasty.


Maria HOQUE
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Md Emain
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I made this for my family and they loved it. The pork was crispy and the sauce was sweet and sour, just like we like it.


Michelle Fernandez
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so flavorful and the sauce is amazing.


Oyinyechi Oreoluwa
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Fakhir Alam Darvish
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This is the best Sweet and Sour Pork I've ever had! The sauce is amazing and the pork is cooked to perfection.


Fernando skillzexpert760
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The pork was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.