Here's a recipe for Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce:
Ingredients:
For the Pork:
- 500g (1 lb) pork loin or pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Oil for frying
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from a can of pineapple chunks)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Vegetables and Extras:
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Pork:
- In a bowl, mix the pork pieces with the egg, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Make sure the pork is evenly coated.
- Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
2. Fry the Pork:
- Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat.
- Fry the marinated pork pieces until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Do this in batches if necessary.
- Drain the fried pork on paper towels and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add the sauce mixture. Bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Cook the Vegetables:
- In a separate pan, stir-fry the onion, bell peppers, and carrot until they are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pineapple chunks and cook for another minute.
5. Combine Everything:
- Add the fried pork to the pan with the vegetables and pour the sweet and sour sauce over the top.
- Toss everything together until the pork and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
6. Serve:
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Enjoy your homemade Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce!
