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Sweet and sour pork
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3.86 from 7 votes

Sweet and sour pork

Sweet and sour pork is definitely one of my favorite dishes. I like my pork super crispy in sweet and sour pork so I make the sauce slightly thicker so that thickness coats the pork but doesn’t make it soggy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Sweet and sour pork
Servings: 1
Calories: 1046kcal
Author: berg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
  • Peanut oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger root finely chopped
  • 2 scallions green parts only chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds lightly toasted for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut the pork into bite-sized chunks, In a medium-sized bowl, Add the light soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt and mix until completely mixed, then add corn starch and a thick batter has formed.
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  • Pour enough oil into your wok , Heat over medium heat. Drop some of the pork into the oil, adding them individually to prevent sticking, and stir with forks, or metal tongs, to separate.
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  • Fry the pork for about 3 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining pork until you have cooked all of them.
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  • For the sauce, combine the salt, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small-medium bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until they are fragrant. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the prepared sauce from the small bowl.
  • Stir briskly as the liquid thickens, Either pour the sauce over the pork strips, or add the pork strips to the sauce in the wok to coat and then transfer to a serving dish.
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  • Top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1046kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2823mg | Potassium: 1181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 4mg