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Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin: A Complete Guide

Sweet and sour pork tenderloin is a beloved dish, loved for its crispy texture, tangy sauce, and perfect balance of flavors. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 300g pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch strips

- 1 egg, beaten

- ½ cup cornstarch

- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

- 1 bell pepper, sliced

- 1 onion, sliced

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- Sauce: 3 tbsp tomato ketchup, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp water, and 1 tsp cornstarch mixed well.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: Tenderloin strips with egg, then coat thoroughly in cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.

2. Deep-fry: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Fry pork until golden and crispy (3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

3. Stir-fry veggies: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic, bell pepper, and onion until tender (2-3 minutes).

4. Make the sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the wok, cook until it thickens (1-2 minutes).

5. Combine: Add the crispy pork to the sauce, toss to coat evenly. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For extra crispiness, double-coat the pork in cornstarch. Adjust the sauce’s sweetness or tanginess to your taste. Enjoy this restaurant-quality dish in just 30 minutes!