One of the most popular dishes in Chinese cuisine is sweet and sour pork. This flavorful and tangy dish has been a family favorite for generations. While you can easily find this dish at Chinese restaurants, making it at home allows you to customize the flavors and make it just the way your family likes it.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the pork pieces and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, and brown sugar to make the sweet and sour sauce.
- In a wok or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the pork pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the bell peppers and onion until they are just tender.
- Add the pineapple chunks and the sweet and sour sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the fried pork back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the sweet and sour pork over steamed rice and enjoy!
With this simple recipe, you can bring the flavors of authentic Chinese sweet and sour pork to your dinner table. Impress your family with this homemade dish that is sure to become a new favorite!