sweet and sour pork recipe

How to Make Sweet and Sour Pork: A Complete Guide

Sweet and sour pork, a beloved Chinese dish, tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

500g pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup flour; 1 egg (beaten); 2 cups oil for frying; 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, and 1 pineapple (chopped); 3 tbsp tomato sauce; 2 tbsp vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp garlic (minced).

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork: Marinate pork with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten egg, then coat with flour. Deep-fry until golden (3-4 minutes), then drain.

2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.

3. Stir-fry veggies: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Sauté bell pepper, onion, and pineapple until tender (2-3 minutes).

4. Combine: Pour the sauce over the veggies, bring to a simmer. Add fried pork, toss to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens.

5. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy hot with rice.

Tips: For extra crispiness, double-fry the pork. Adjust sugar/vinegar to taste. This dish is best served fresh for the perfect texture!

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