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Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork: A Crispy Homemade Delight

Enjoy a delightful Sweet and Sour Pork that combines crispy pork with a tangy sauce, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 lb Pork Tenderloin cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 cup Cornstarch can substitute with flour
  • 2 large Eggs no suitable substitute recommended
  • to taste tsp Salt adjust according to taste
  • to taste tsp Pepper use freshly cracked for better flavor
  • as needed cup Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil used for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chili Sauce use Heinz for authenticity
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Sugar can use brown sugar for richer taste
  • 1/3 cup White Vinegar no direct substitute
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce can omit if unavailable
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes adjust according to spice preference
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks optional
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prep the Pork - Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Set Up Breading Station - Prepare bowls with whisked eggs and cornstarch for breading.
  3. Step 3: Make the Sauce - Combine chili sauce, chicken stock, sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and red chili flakes.
  4. Step 4: Fry the Pork - Heat oil to 350°F, dip pork in egg, coat with cornstarch, and fry until golden.
  5. Step 5: Combine and Bake - Layer fried pork with pineapple in a baking dish and pour sauce over it. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Serve - Cool slightly and serve hot over rice or mixed vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat to maintain crispiness.

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