Sweet and Sour Pork – A classic Chinese dish with tender pork, bell peppers, pineapple, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
A classic Chinese dish with tender pork, bell peppers, pineapple, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin 450g, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water to make the sauce.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Return the pork to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir to coat the pork and vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 8gFiber: 3g
I found it too sweet. Maybe use less sugar next time.
I thought it was perfect! The sweetness really balances the sourness. Maybe you just have a different taste?
Too sweet? Nah, just add more vinegar if you want it tangier! That’s how you fix it!
Meh. My kids wouldn’t eat it. Not making this again.
Who puts pineapple in pork? That’s just wrong! Never trying this again.
Pineapple in pork is actually really common in some cultures! Give it a try before you knock it. 🙂
Yummy! I added some extra veggies and it turned out great.
That’s awesome! Extra veggies make everything better. 🍍
Hmm, I don’t know. Sweet and sour is usually too sugary. You really like this?
This was absolutely delicious! My family loved it!
I’m not a cook or anything, but I think I did it wrong. It didn’t taste good.
Simple and quick recipe, but the pork was kinda dry for me.