SPICY SWEET-SOUR PORK

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Shannon Talmage of Alexandria, Indiana combines tenter strips of pork with pineapple and sweet peppers in this colorful entree that's not too sweet or too sour. It gets a little zip from red pepper flakes and is sure to perk up any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup green pepper strips
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1/2 cup. In a small bowl; combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper flakes and reserved juice mixture until smooth. Set aside., In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry peppers for 3-4 minutes or until just crisp-tender. , Return meat to skillet; add reserved pineapple. Stir pineapple juice mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Steven Kenny
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make spicy sweet and sour pork at home.


Hasan Kothiwall
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it.


Alamin Miea
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still delicious. The sauce was sweet and sour, with just a hint of spice.


Yaser Alsaffar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The sauce is also a great way to add flavor to bland dishes.


Shaw Wesley
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish. The pork is tender and the sauce is amazing.


Deci Monty
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the pork turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Noreen Keane
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I've tried many different recipes for spicy sweet and sour pork, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Zura Tserodze
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This recipe is a winner! The pork is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also amazing.


Muhammad Faizan Malik
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Louis
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This was the best spicy sweet and sour pork I've ever had. The sauce was perfect and the pork was cooked to perfection.


H Parker
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I love this recipe! The pork is so flavorful and juicy. The sauce is also amazing.


Mollie Coonrod
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nansaljaw Buynjargal
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Munira Yakubukhalid
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This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the pork is so tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.