PorkSweet and sourFamily-friendly
Sweet and Sour Pork
Tang Cu Li Ji
This sweet and sour pork keeps the takeout joy while giving you control over the sauce. The pork is crisped first, then tossed quickly so it stays lively.
Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Heat
Mild
Instructions
- 1
Season pork lightly with salt and coat with cornstarch.
- 2
Pan-fry or shallow-fry pork until crisp and cooked through.
- 3
Stir together ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons water.
- 4
Cook bell pepper briefly, then add pineapple and sauce.
- 5
Toss pork in the sauce right before serving.
Cooking tips
- Keep the pork and sauce separate until the last minute for the best texture.
- Pork shoulder is juicier; tenderloin is leaner and faster.
Substitutions
- Use chicken thigh pieces for a sweet and sour chicken version.