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Sweet and sour pork
Calories & nutrition facts
chinese dish, restaurant prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 270 kcal —
- Protein 8.9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 22 g 8%
- Fat 16 g 20%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 13%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 10 g —
- Sodium 304 mg 13%
- Cholesterol 24 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 29 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 2.3 mg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.89 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 27.9 µg 23%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.24 mg 20%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0.19 µg 8%
- Choline 32.5 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 46 mg 4%
- Iron 3.1 mg 17%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 133 mg 11%
- Potassium 152 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.17 mg 8%
- Selenium 9.7 µg 18%
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Questions about Sweet and sour pork
How do you stop sweet and sour pork going soggy?
Fry the battered pork until crisp, then toss it with the sauce just before serving; don’t simmer it in the sauce. Keep the sauce hot and thick enough to coat the pieces rather than pool around them.
What should you serve with sweet and sour pork?
Steamed jasmine rice is the classic partner, soaking up the sharp-sweet sauce. For a lighter plate, add stir-fried greens such as pak choi or broccoli.
Can you make sweet and sour pork in an air fryer?
Yes: coat small pork pieces in a thin layer of oil and air-fry at 200 °C for about 12–16 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and crisp. Warm the sauce separately and toss the pork in it just before eating.
How do you reheat sweet and sour pork without losing its crispness?
Reheat the pork and sauce separately: spread the pork on a tray at 190 °C for about 8–10 minutes, and warm the sauce in a pan. Combine them only at the end; reheating it already mixed makes the coating soft.
Can you freeze sweet and sour pork?
You can, but the coating softens after thawing. Freeze the pork and sauce separately in airtight containers, thaw in the fridge, then crisp the pork in a hot oven or air fryer before adding the reheated sauce.
What is the difference between sweet and sour pork and battered sweet and sour pork?
Battered sweet and sour pork specifically describes pork coated in batter, while sweet and sour pork can also be made with a lighter coating or without batter. The battered version has 270 kcal per 100 g, compared with 240 kcal per 100 g for battered sweet and sour pork.
Is sweet and sour pork usually served with rice?
Often, yes: steamed rice makes a simple side, and some versions are served as a complete dish with rice already included. Sweet and sour pork with rice has 187 kcal per 100 g, compared with 270 kcal per 100 g for sweet and sour pork.
How much sweet and sour pork is a typical serving?
A serving is often around 250–300 g, depending on whether you have rice and vegetables alongside it. For a meal, pair a moderate portion with steamed rice and vegetables rather than taking extra sauce-coated pieces.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7059 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
