This American twist on the classic sweet and sour pork dish is sure to satisfy your craving for a tangy and flavorful meal. With the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, this dish is a popular choice for dinner parties and weeknight dinners alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, coat the pork pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the pork pieces until golden brown. Set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté the garlic, bell pepper, and onion until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and pineapple juice to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Add the fried pork pieces and pineapple chunks to the sauce mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice and enjoy!