π Sweet and Sour Pork (Chinese Style)
Crispy pork tossed in a glossy, tangy sauce with colorful veggies — a takeout favorite made at home!
π½️ Serves: 3–4
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins
π₯ Cook Time: 15 mins
π§ Ingredients
π· For the Pork:
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Pork shoulder or loin – 400 g, cut into bite-sized cubes
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Salt – ½ tsp
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White pepper – ¼ tsp
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Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
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Cornstarch – 2 tbsp
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Egg – 1
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All-purpose flour – ½ cup
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Oil – for deep frying
π₯£ For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
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Ketchup – 3 tbsp
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White vinegar – 2 tbsp
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Sugar – 3 tbsp
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Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
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Pineapple juice or water – ¼ cup
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Cornstarch – 1 tsp (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)
π« For Stir-Fry:
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Onion – 1, chopped into squares
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Bell peppers (red & green) – ½ each, cut into squares
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Pineapple chunks – ¼ cup (optional, canned or fresh)
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Garlic – 2 cloves, chopped
π¨π³ Instructions
πΈ 1. Marinate the Pork
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In a bowl, mix pork with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
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Add beaten egg and coat well. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
πΈ 2. Fry the Pork
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Toss marinated pork in all-purpose flour just before frying.
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Deep-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy (about 3–5 minutes).
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Drain on paper towels.
π³ Tip: Fry in batches and do a second quick fry for extra crunch.
πΈ 3. Make the Sauce
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In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.
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Set aside.
πΈ 4. Stir-Fry the Veggies
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In a wok or pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.
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Add garlic, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks.
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Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
πΈ 5. Combine
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Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
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Add cornstarch slurry to thicken (if needed).
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Toss in the crispy pork and coat evenly.
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Stir for another 1–2 minutes.
π§‘ Serve With:
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Steamed jasmine rice
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Fried rice
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Noodles
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Garnish with sesame seeds or spring onion
π Variations:
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π Substitute pork with chicken for Sweet and Sour Chicken
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π₯¬ Make it vegetarian with tofu or cauliflower
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π Use orange juice instead of pineapple for a citrus twist
π Pro Tips:
✅ Cut pork evenly for uniform cooking
✅ Do not overcrowd the oil when frying
✅ Adjust sauce sweetness/tanginess to your liking
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