Crispy Fried Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Crispy Fried Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a popular Chinese dish that features tender pieces of pork that are coated in a crispy batter and then served with a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fried Pork:
- 1 lb pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 can pineapple chunks drained
Instructions
- In a bowl, season the sliced pork with salt and pepper.
- Dip each piece of pork in the beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the pork slices in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the crispy fried pork and toss to coat.
- Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 77g (26%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 156mg (52%)Sodium: 873mg (38%)Potassium: 897mg (26%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 42g (47%)Vitamin A: 1388IU (28%)Vitamin C: 78mg (95%)Calcium: 59mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
