Thursday, 17 July 2025

Here’s a classic Sweet and Sour Pork recipe that’s crisp, flavorful, and full of vibrant colors — perfect for a blog or recipe card!





πŸ– Sweet and Sour Pork (Chinese Style)

Crispy pork tossed in a glossy, tangy sauce with colorful veggies — a takeout favorite made at home!


🍽️ Serves: 3–4

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins
πŸ”₯ Cook Time: 15 mins


πŸ§‚ Ingredients

🐷 For the Pork:

  • Pork shoulder or loin – 400 g, cut into bite-sized cubes

  • Salt – ½ tsp

  • White pepper – ¼ tsp

  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

  • Cornstarch – 2 tbsp

  • Egg – 1

  • All-purpose flour – ½ cup

  • Oil – for deep frying

πŸ₯£ For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • Ketchup – 3 tbsp

  • White vinegar – 2 tbsp

  • Sugar – 3 tbsp

  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

  • Pineapple juice or water – ¼ cup

  • Cornstarch – 1 tsp (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)

πŸ«‘ For Stir-Fry:

  • Onion – 1, chopped into squares

  • Bell peppers (red & green) – ½ each, cut into squares

  • Pineapple chunks – ¼ cup (optional, canned or fresh)

  • Garlic – 2 cloves, chopped


πŸ‘¨‍🍳 Instructions

πŸ”Έ 1. Marinate the Pork

  • In a bowl, mix pork with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch.

  • Add beaten egg and coat well. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

πŸ”Έ 2. Fry the Pork

  • Toss marinated pork in all-purpose flour just before frying.

  • Deep-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy (about 3–5 minutes).

  • Drain on paper towels.

🍳 Tip: Fry in batches and do a second quick fry for extra crunch.

πŸ”Έ 3. Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.

  • Set aside.

πŸ”Έ 4. Stir-Fry the Veggies

  • In a wok or pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.

  • Add garlic, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks.

  • Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

πŸ”Έ 5. Combine

  • Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.

  • Add cornstarch slurry to thicken (if needed).

  • Toss in the crispy pork and coat evenly.

  • Stir for another 1–2 minutes.


🧑 Serve With:

  • Steamed jasmine rice

  • Fried rice

  • Noodles

  • Garnish with sesame seeds or spring onion


πŸ”„ Variations:

  • πŸ” Substitute pork with chicken for Sweet and Sour Chicken

  • πŸ₯¬ Make it vegetarian with tofu or cauliflower

  • 🍊 Use orange juice instead of pineapple for a citrus twist


πŸ“ Pro Tips:

✅ Cut pork evenly for uniform cooking
✅ Do not overcrowd the oil when frying
✅ Adjust sauce sweetness/tanginess to your liking


Would you like this recipe in Tamil, or as a printable recipe card or infographic? I can also provide an HTML blog layout if you're posting it on your website!

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