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Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe Easy Homemade 30-Minute Dinner

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A quick and easy crispy sweet and sour pork dish with vibrant veggies, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1/2 cup (65g) cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil for shallow frying
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 1/3 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup (150g) pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, place the cornstarch.
  2. Dip each pork piece first into the beaten egg, then roll it thoroughly in cornstarch until fully coated. Set aside on a plate.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Set aside.
  4. Heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat to roughly 350°F (175°C). Fry pork in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  5. Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tbsp. Add sliced onions, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Toss in pineapple chunks and cook for another 1 minute.
  6. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce into the pan with the veggies. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the crispy pork back into the pan. Toss everything together carefully to coat pork evenly with sauce and mix with veggies. Remove from heat.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when frying pork to maintain oil temperature and crispiness. Prepare sauce before frying to streamline cooking. For gluten-free, substitute cornstarch with almond flour and soy sauce with tamari. For a spicy twist, add chili paste or fresh chilies to the sauce.

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