These sweet and sour pork patties are a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The crispy exterior of the patties paired with the tangy sweet and sour sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into patties and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté bell pepper until slightly softened. Add in pineapple chunks.
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and water. Pour over the bell pepper and pineapple mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Add to the sauce mixture to thicken.
- Return the pork patties to the pan and coat with the sweet and sour sauce. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over steamed rice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Sweet and sour pork is a popular Chinese dish that has been adapted in American cuisine.
Pineapple is a key ingredient in sweet and sour sauce, adding a tropical twist to the dish.
The combination of sweet and sour flavors in this recipe creates a perfect balance of taste.