Authentic Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Name: Authentic Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs
Ingredients: 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon white sugar; 1 egg white; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste; salt to taste; 1.25 cups water, divided; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup apple cider vinegar; 0.25 cup ketchup; 0.5 teaspoon soy sauce; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

This sweet and sour pork recipe is inspired by a traditional Chinese recipe passed down through generations. The secret ingredient? Apple cider vinegar! It's the key to the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors in this classic dish.

Total time2 hrs
Prep time30 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield4

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Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients for your sweet and sour pork.
In a bowl, marinate the cubed pork with soy sauce, salt, and sugar. This will tenderize the pork and add flavor.
Add egg white and green onions to the pork mixture. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Heat oil to 365°F (185°C) in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Coat the marinated pork with cornstarch for a crispy texture.
Fry the pork in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil for the vegetables. Stir-fry celery, bell pepper, and onion until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of sugar and salt, then set aside.
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat to create the sweet and sour sauce.
Add the fried pork, cooked vegetables, and pineapple chunks (with juice) to the saucepan with the sauce.
Return to a boil, then mix in the remaining water and cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Cook until the sauce is thickened and everything is heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 663 kcal
Fat Content: 35 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 52 g
Sodium Content: 1085 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Cholesterol Content: 43 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 75 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g