Delicious American Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

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Delicious American Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 22, 2024

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

  1. In a bowl, coat the pork pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the pork pieces until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté the garlic, bell pepper, and onion until fragrant.
  4. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and pineapple juice to the pan. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the fried pork pieces and pineapple chunks to the sauce mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve hot over rice and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Sweet and sour pork is a popular dish in American Chinese cuisine, believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States.
  • The sweet and tangy flavor of this dish comes from the combination of sugar, vinegar, and fruit juice in the sauce.