Sweet And Sour Pork

Sink your teeth into this Sweet and Sour Pork, a classic Chinese-American dish that's brimming with succulent pork, crispy vegetables, and juicy pineapple. Your taste buds will revel in the saucy, tangy, and sweet symphony of flavors.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound pork loin (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 medium bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 medium onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 8 ounces pineapple chunks (1 can, drained, juice reserved)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Season the pork:: Season the pork pieces with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until well-coated.
2. 2Prepare the sauce:: In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Set aside.
3. 3Fry the pork:: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
4. 4Cook the vegetables:: In the same skillet, add the bell pepper and onion. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5. 5Combine and simmer:: Return the pork to the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks and pour the sauce over top. Stir to combine everything well. Reduce the heat to low and let the dish simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. 6Serve:: Serve your Sweet and Sour Pork hot with steamed rice.