Instead of making sweet and sour chicken, why not try something new with this easy sweet and sour pork recipe? Crispy pork is quickly stir-fried with onion, sweet peppers, garlic, pineapple and a sweet (and sour!) sauce.
Serve this easy sweet and sour pork recipe over rice or rice noodles or with a side of fried rice. A crispy egg roll wouldn't hurt anything either.
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 red bell pepper, rough chopped
- 1 red onion, rough chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drain if using canned pineapple)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Here's how to make it:
- Put the pork into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cornstarch over and toss to coat.
- To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, pineapple, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Add the pork and cook until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Put the vegetables back into the pan. Pour in the sauce. Cook until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
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