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Chinese New Year Sweet and Sour Pork

A delicious and easy Sweet and Sour Pork recipe perfect for Chinese New Year celebrations!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pork Marinade

  • 0.5 kg Pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 0.125 cup Rice vinegar
  • 0.125 cup Ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup Water

Stir-fry Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion cut into chunks
  • 1 medium Bell pepper any color, cut into chunks
  • 0.5 cup Pineapple chunks canned or fresh

For Frying

  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for shallow frying

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, combine pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce: rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated pork in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Discard most of the frying oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Add the pineapple chunks to the wok and stir-fry for another minute.
  • Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce into the wok. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the fried pork to the wok and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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