🍍 Sweet & Sour Pork – Crispy, Saucy & Bursting with Flavor
Sweet & Sour Pork
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
520
kcalThis Sweet & Sour Pork is crispy, tangy, and bursting with flavor! 🍍🐖 A takeout favorite made at home with juicy pork, vibrant veggies, and a sticky-sweet sauce.
✅ Crispy pork bites coated in homemade sweet & sour sauce
✅ Includes pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion
✅ Just 30 minutes start to finish
📌 Save this one for your next bold, flavorful dinner idea!
Ingredients
1 lb pork loin or pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup corn starch
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil for frying
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tbsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 sliced red bell pepper
1/2 sliced red onion
Optional: white rice for serving
Directions
- Prep and Sear the Pork:
Toss pork with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook pork in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside. - Make the Sauce:
In a bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until smooth. - Cook the Veggies:
In the same pan, sauté bell pepper and red onion for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Add pineapple chunks and sauce. - Thicken and Combine:
Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook until sauce thickens, then add pork back to the pan. Toss to coat. - Serve:
Plate over rice if desired. Garnish with green onion or sesame seeds.
Notes
- ✅ Cut pork into uniform pieces for even cooking
✅ Add extra pineapple for a sweeter bite
✅ CLICK HERE to see which frying pan I recommend for high-heat searing