Sweet and Sour Pork
By: Club House Kitchens
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For sweet and sour pork that’s just like takeout, check out this recipe. It brings bold, Asian-inspired flavour to traditional ingredients right at home.
Recipe Info
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Prep Time:
45m
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Cook Time:
10m
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Servings:
4
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User Rating:
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 liter) oil, fOR deep frying
- 1 (500 gram) pork tenderloin, 1-in (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chinese five spice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Fish Sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) liquid honey upside down squeeze
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) orange juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Chinese cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) ketchup
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) water
- 2 (30 ml) oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger
- 1 cup (250 ml) 1-in (2.5 cm) diagonally sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) 1-in (2.5 cm) cubed green pepper & peeled pineapple
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
- Calories 400
- Cholesterol 115 mg
- Protein 25 g
- Saturated Fat 2,5 g
- Sodium 320 mg
For sweet and sour pork that’s just like takeout, check out this recipe. It brings bold, Asian-inspired flavour to traditional ingredients right at home.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat fryer or wok with oil for deep frying.
- Place pork in bowl, sprinkle with pepper, five spice and fish sauce; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Dip the pork in the egg, then in ¼ cup (50 mL) cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Deep fry to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), set aside.
- To make sauce, blend together honey, vinegar, juices, soy sauce, wine, remaining cornstarch, ketchup and water; mix well and set aside.
- In a wok on medium-high heat, add oil, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add onions and peppers; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add pineapple, pour in sauce and cook until thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Add pork, toss and serve.
Chef’s Tip:
- Substitute the pork for chicken breast.


