Homemade Sweet and Sour Pork That Beats Takeout Every Time

This Sweet and Sour Pork recipe delivers a flavorful balance of sweet and tangy tastes, perfect for satisfying takeout cravings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: DINNER

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pork

1 lb Pork Tenderloin cubed
0.5 cup Cornstarch or flour
2 large Eggs whisked
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

0.5 cup Chili Sauce such as Heinz
0.5 cup Chicken Stock or vegetable broth
0.25 cup Sugar or honey
0.25 cup White Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 cloves Garlic minced
to taste pinch Red Chili Flakes optional

For Frying

2 cups Vegetable Oil or canola oil

For Garnishing

1 cup Pineapple Chunks for authentic taste
Toasted Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

deep frying pan
mixing bowl
Shallow Bowls
baking dish

Method

Preparation Steps

Cut the pork tenderloin into 1" cubes and season with salt and pepper.
Prepare two shallow bowls – one with whisked eggs and the other with cornstarch.
In a bowl, whisk together chili sauce, chicken stock, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and red chili flakes.
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat.
Dip each cube of pork into the egg mixture first, then roll it in cornstarch, and fry them in batches.
Arrange fried pork in a baking dish, add pineapple chunks and sauce, and mix gently.
Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, serve over rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for an extra flair. Pay attention to oil temperature and avoid overcrowding when frying.

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