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Sweet & Sour Pork

A classic take out dish that you can easily make as home. Put down the phone and break out the wok for this delicious Sweet and Sour Pork dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: pork, Stir Fry
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 780kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the pork:

  • 1 Pork tenderloin approx 1 lb/500 grams, cut into bite sized cubes
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 Cup flour
  • 1/4 Cup cornstarch
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cups vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 Cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion small, diced
  • 1 yellow pepper small, diced
  • 1 green pepper small, diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • Small bunch fresh green onions finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon sesame seeds

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 Cup honey
  • 6 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 Teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

  • First make the sauce. In a small saucepan set over low heat, add the honey, vinegar, soy sauce and tomato paste. Stir bring to a simmer for a minute and remove from heat.
  • In a small glass, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour with the cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk the two eggs.
  • Season the pork with salt and pepper.
  • Dip each piece of pork in the flour, then egg, then flour again. Repeat until all coated.
  • In a large deep sided skillet, heat the vegetable oil over a medium to high heat.
  • Add pork to pan and cook until browned, turning once. Cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  • In a large wok set over medium heat, add the sesame oil and garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds and add the vegetables. Toss well and let cook for 3 - 5 minutes. Add the cooked pork and stir well.
  • Pour over sauce, stir and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir well until it thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Sweet & Sour Pork
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 780 Calories from Fat 639
% Daily Value*
Fat 71g109%
Saturated Fat 49g306%
Cholesterol 251mg84%
Sodium 858mg37%
Potassium 1482mg42%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 68g136%
Vitamin A 935IU19%
Vitamin C 81mg98%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.