Jun 09 2026

Sweet & Sour Pork Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Pork Marinade

Sweet and Sour Sauce

For Cooking

Method

Marinating the Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces and add it to the marinade. Toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Making the Sweet and Sour Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Stir well.

  2. 4

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Cooking the Dish

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Cook the Pork

    Add the marinated pork to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the diced bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender.

  4. 8

    Combine Everything

    Return the cooked pork to the skillet and pour the sweet and sour sauce over everything. Stir to coat and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Sweet & Sour Pork

    Serve the sweet & sour pork hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

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