Real Recipes From Real Home Cooks ®

sweet & sour pork

Recipe by
Jean Romero
Lewiston, ID

Nothing taste as good as something sweet and sour together, it really sets the taste buds a rockin. This recipe is easy and very simple to make, so enjoy

yield 4 to 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet & sour pork

  • 1 can
    pineapple chunks in syrup (13oz can)
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lb
    lean pork
  • 1 md
    egg, slightly beaten
  • 4 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    honey
  • 1/3 c
    vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/3 c
    pineapple syrup
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 slice
    celery, sliced
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, sliced in strips
  • 1 sm
    carrot, sliced thin
  • cooked rice or crisp noodles

How To Make sweet & sour pork

  • 1
    Drain pineapple chunks and reserve syrup. Cut pork into 3/4 inch cubes, combine flour and salt. Dip pork cubes into beaten egg and then into seasoned flour.
  • 2
    Cook in hot oil about 5 minutes or until crispy on all sides. Remove from pan and keep warm. Pour honey, vinegar, soy sauce, pineapple syrup and ketchup into a pan and blend.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch in water and add, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened. Add the cooked pork, pineapple chunks and vegetables.
  • 4
    Simmer 5 minutes. Serve hot over steamed rice or crispy noodles.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT