Best 5 Baked Sweet Sour Pork Chops Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Baked Sweet and Sour Pork Chops, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the sweet, tangy, and savory notes to create a culinary symphony. This recipe offers a delightful twist to the classic sweet and sour pork dish, using tender pork chops instead of the traditional pork tenderloin. You'll also find an array of other enticing recipes in this article, such as mouthwatering Sweet and Sour Chicken that tantalizes your taste buds with its crispy texture and vibrant sauce. The vegetarian-friendly Sweet and Sour Tofu provides a protein-packed alternative that is equally satisfying. And for those who prefer a seafood option, Sweet and Sour Shrimp tempts with its succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and tangy glaze. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors, making them ideal for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or a special gathering with friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TENDER SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK CHOPS



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The recipe for these moist, tender pork chops was given to me years ago by my best friend. It's become one of my family's favorites and we enjoy it often. Hope you do, too! -Gina Young, Lamar, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. , Add the water, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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Recipe video above. The best ever Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is loaded with tricks the Chinese have been using for centuries: double dredgeand double fry for extra crispy, cornflour instead of flour, economical pork used for juiciness, but tenderised with baking soda so you'd swear they're pricey chops, and a sauce that's not sickeningly sweet. Don't let the list of ingredients daunt you. There's a lot of repeat ingredients!OVEN option provided in notes. Because sometimes, you just have to....

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 26

400g/14oz pork scotch roast (aka pork neck, collar butt) or shoulder / butt, (cut into 2cm / 4/5" cubes (Note 1))
1/2 onion (, finely grated (Note 2a))
1 tsp garlic (, finely grated (Note 2a))
1 tsp ginger (, finely grated (Note 2a))
3/8 tsp baking soda (bi-carb) ((Note 2b))
2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
2 tbsp light soy sauce (, or all purpose (Note 3))
5 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch ( - for mixing in)
1/2 cup cornflour/cornstarch ( - for Coating)
2 - 3 cups vegetable or canola oil
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ((or 1/4 cup normal white vinegar))
3 tbsp pineapple juice ((from a 227g/8oz can pineapple pieces in juice, preferably no added sugar, Note 4))
3 tbsp ketchup ((or Aussie tomato sauce))
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce (, light)
1 tsp Oyster Sauce ((Note 5))
4 tsp cornflour/corn starch
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp oil
1 garlic clove (, finely chopped)
2 tsp ginger (, finely chopped)
1 onion ((medium), cut into 2.5cm/ 1" cubes (brown, white, yellow))
1/2 red capsicum/bell pepper ((large), cut into 2.5cm / 1" cubes)
1/2 green capsicum/bell pepper ((large), cut into 2.5cm / 1" cubes)
1 cup pineapple pieces ((from the can of pineapple under Sauce))

Steps:

  • Mix Pork with Marinade. Marinade 18 to 24 hours. (See Note 1 for marinating time for other cuts)
  • Rack & warm oven: Preheat oven to 80°C/175°F and place rack on tray - to keep pork warm.
  • Sauce: Place all Sauce ingredients EXCEPT water in a large jug or small bowl. Mix until combined, then mix in water.
  • Be Stir Fry Ready: Have all ingredients lined up, ready to toss in. After Fry #2, things move quickly.
  • Coating #1: Mix 5 tablespoons cornflour into the pork and leave for 5 minutes. At first, it will be white from the cornflour, but after a while it will sweat and make the cornflour (mostly / partially) wet, and will be sticky (this is key for coating to stick).
  • Coating #2: Spread 1/2 cup cornflour in a shallow bowl. Coat pork, shaking off excess, and pile onto a plate.
  • Reserve cornflour in case you need to dust again just prior to frying. Pork should be at least half white when you put it into the oil (if not, just sprinkle with reserved cornflour).
  • Heat oil: Pour enough oil into a large saucepan or small pot so it's 2.5cm / 1" deep. Heat to 180°C/350°F (or until pork immediately starts sizzling when you dip it in).
  • Fry #1: Cook pork in batches, being sure not to crowd the pot, for 3 minutes until golden. Drain on rack. This step is just to cook the pork. It takes me 4 batches.
  • Fry #2: Turn the stove up slightly and heat oil to 200°C/390°F. Starting with the coolest pork, add half the pork (you can crowd the pot) and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until pork is deep golden brown and crispy. Transfer to rack, repeat with remaining pork - I do 2 batches.
  • Keep warm in oven.
  • Heat oil in a very large skillet over high heat.
  • Add garlic, ginger and onion, stir for 1 1/2 minutes. Add capsicum and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add Sauce & pinapple, then let it come to a rapid simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens - when you drag the spoon across the base, a path should briefly appear (see video at 1 min 53 s).
  • 10 second toss: Add pork, then QUICKLY toss to coat - aim for 10 seconds!
  • Serve asap! Pour onto serving plate, serve immediately! Will stay crispy for around 5 minutes then starts softening but still has a solid coating. This is just the reality of Sweet and Sour Pork, even at restaurants!

SWEET AND SOUR PORK



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Pork is stir-fried with peppers, carrots, onions and pineapple in this version of the classic dish. Easy to make, and delicious.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, chunked
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Blend cornstarch and soy sauce in small bowl; stir in pork until well coated.
  • Brown pork in hot oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir carrots, onion, bell pepper and sweet & sour sauce into pork mixture. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
  • Add pineapple chunks; cook and stir only until pineapple is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium pork chops
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon allspice
4 whole cloves
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown the pork chops in the oil or butter and place in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, mixing to combine, and pour over the pork chops.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 22.6

EASY SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Being a busy single mom, I look for recipes that are quick, simple and don't have 100 ingredients. This one fits the bill to a T. I've served it to my picky parents and sisters who loved it and my 6 year old always asks for seconds (and even thirds at times)! Original recpie called for equal parts of wet ingredients, but I found it too salty and reduce the soy sauce slightly.

Provided by Freddym

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -6 thawed pork chops
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce, minus 1 tablespoon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place chops in glass baking dish.
  • Mix honey, chili sauce and soy sauce in a bowl.
  • Pour mixture over pork chops and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until no longer pink inside.
  • I always make mashed potatos and use the left over juices as a gravy.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops: For this recipe, bone-in pork chops are best. They will stay more moist and flavorful during baking.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the pork chops their sweet and sour flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Cook the pork chops properly: The pork chops should be cooked until they are cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked pork chops will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides: This recipe is great served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This baked sweet and sour pork chops recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a classic Chinese dish at home. The pork chops are marinated in a flavorful sauce and then baked until cooked through. The result is a tender and juicy pork chop with a sweet and sour glaze. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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