Description
Sweet and Sour Pork is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender pork tenderloin with colorful bell peppers and a tangy sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe creates an unforgettable culinary experience that’s sure to please family and friends alike. With its mouthwatering aroma and stunning presentation, Sweet and Sour Pork is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 bell pepper (red), chopped
- 1 bell pepper (green), chopped
- 1 bell pepper (yellow), chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup (preferably organic)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized cubes and chop the bell peppers and onion.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
- Sear the pork: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork cubes in batches until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Toss in onions and bell peppers along with minced garlic and ginger. Cook until vegetables are just tender (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in pineapple and sauce: Add pineapple chunks along with the sauce mixture. Cook until bubbling hot (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve: Once everything is well-coated in sauce, remove from heat and serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg