Sweet and Sour Pork

Chinese sweet and sour pork is a classic dish featuring deep-fried pork coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with sugar, vinegar, and ketchup. It is often served with vegetables such as bell peppers and onions.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions:

  1. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the pork cubes in the mixture.
  2. In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the onion and red bell pepper to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix together chicken broth, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Add this mixture to the pan with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the pork back to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve over rice or with a side of vegetables.

Tips for preparation of Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions:

  1. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the pork cubes in the mixture.
  2. In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the onion and red bell pepper to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix together chicken broth, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Add this mixture to the pan with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the pork back to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve over rice or with a side of vegetables.

Sweet and Sour Pork serving size

The serving size of Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork can vary depending on the context in which it is being served. As a main dish, a typical serving size would be around 6-8 ounces of pork, along with a serving of rice or other grains and vegetables. As a smaller dish or appetizer, a serving size could be 2-4 ounces of pork. It’s important to keep in mind serving size recommendations for a balanced diet and portion control.

Sweet and Sour Pork nutrition value

The nutrition values of Chinese sweet and sour pork can vary depending on the recipe and ingredients used. However, a typical serving of sweet and sour pork (around 3.5 ounces or 100 grams) contains around 150-200 calories, with 8-12 grams of fat, 10-15 grams of protein, and 15-20 grams of carbohydrates. It’s relatively high in sodium.

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