About this Dish
Crispy fried pork tossed in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce with pineapple and pepper.
History & Origin
Sweet and sour cooking has roots in ancient Chinese cuisine, but the pineapple-heavy version familiar in the West was popularized by Cantonese immigrant chefs adapting to Western tastes.
IngredientsServes 2
🥩Pork shoulder or tenderloin, 500g cut into 2cm chunks
🍍Pineapple chunks, 200g (fresh or tinned, drained)
🫑Bell peppers, 2 (one red, one green), cut into chunks
🧅White onion, 1 medium, cut into wedges
🥚Egg, 1 large, beaten
🌾Cornflour, 6 tbsp (4 for coating, 2 for sauce)
🍅Ketchup, 4 tbsp
🍶Rice vinegar, 3 tbsp
🍯Sugar, 3 tbsp
🧄Garlic cloves, 2, minced
Method
1
Season the pork chunks with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Dip each piece into the beaten egg, then toss generously in 4 tablespoons of cornstarch until fully coated.2
Heat about 5cm of vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 180°C. Fry the pork in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels. For extra crunch, fry a second time for 2 more minutes.3
Make the sauce by mixing together the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 100ml of pineapple juice or water in a small bowl. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into 3 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry.4
Drain most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Stir-fry the garlic, onion, and peppers over high heat for 2 minutes until just softened but still with a little crunch.5
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and bring to a bubble. Stir in the cornstarch slurry gradually until the sauce thickens and turns glossy, about 1-2 minutes.6
Add the pineapple chunks and crispy pork to the wok and toss everything together quickly so the pork stays crunchy. Serve immediately over steamed white rice.User Reviews
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