Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Crispy breaded pan-fried pork tenderloin bites combined with vegetables and pineapple in a slightly sweet and tangy ginger Asian sauce. This homemade sweet and sour pork is better than takeout and the perfect stay-at-home dinner option.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin or pork loin cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup (preferably organic)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 pineapple cored and cut in chunks
• 2 green onions chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add pork, egg, and soy sauce in a medium bowl or zipper storage bag. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over low heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and, if desired, red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 3Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cool water. Whisk into the sauce and cook on low until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Cover and remove it from the heat.
4. 4Combine ¼ cup of cornstarch and flour in a medium bowl.
5. 5Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, remove the pork from the marinade. Dredge the pork through the cornstarch mixture. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Work in batches, so you don't overcrowd the skillet.
6. 6Carefully wipe out the skillet with a paper towel; it will be hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until just starting to soften, approximately 4-5 minutes.
7. 7Add the pineapple and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the simmered sauce, fried pork, and green onions to the pan. Heat through for 1-2 minutes. Serve promptly.