Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and sour pork made with stir-fried tender cubed pork and veggies, coated in a delicious Chinese pineapple sauce made with apple cider vinegar.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
663 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil for vegetables in a wok over medium heat. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with pinch of sugar and salt. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2
Mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients.
Step 4
Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with soy sauce, salt, and sugar for marinade.
Step 5
Add egg white and green onions and mix until well-combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 6
Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer. Coat pork with cornstarch.
Step 7
Fry in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Step 8
Stir in cooked pork, celery mixture, and pineapple chunks with juice.
Step 9
Return to a boil, then mix in remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Cook until thickened and warmed through, about 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon white sugar
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1.25 cups water, divided
  • 0.33333334326744 cup apple cider vinegar

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