Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Far East with this delectable Sweet and Sour Mango Pork recipe. This dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, featuring tender pork coated in a luscious sauce made from fresh mangoes, vinegar, and a touch of spice. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Mango Salsa with a hint of cilantro, and a simple yet flavorful Steamed Jasmine Rice to complete the meal. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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SWEET AND SOUR PORK
Sweet and sour pork is one of the most popular Chinese restaurant dishes ever, but as with most classics, it's hard to find a go-to recipe. Look no further!
Provided by Bill
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Add the marinade ingredients to the pork, and mix everything together until there is no visible liquid. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Next, make the sauce. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, ginger slices, and star anise to a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook until the ginger starts to caramelize (about 1 minute). Next, add the ketchup. When that starts to sizzle, stir constantly until the ketchup starts to caramelize (about 2 minutes). Take care not to burn the aromatics and ketchup--this step is essential to give the sauce a deeper, more complex flavor.
- Next, add the white vinegar, sugar, and the juice from the canned pineapple. Stir until the mixture starts to simmer, and the sugar is dissolved. Turn to the lowest heat and let the sauce simmer and reduce until the sauce just starts to coat a spoon (about 30 minutes). The sauce needs this time for the flavors to meld. The sauce can be cooled and stored at this time, and you can double or triple the amount and store the sauce away in the refrigerator for future meals.
- Heat 3 cups of oil to 350F in a small pot for frying. Using a small pot and frying in batches leaves you with less leftover oil to deal with. Always let the oil cool completely and use a fine mesh strainer to strain the oil before storing in the refrigerator.
- Mix together the dredging ingredients (flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper) in a shallow dish. Dredge the pork pieces in the flour mixture, dip into the egg, and then dredge with the flour again.
- Fry the pieces in batches for about 2 to 3 minutes, or when they just start to get golden brown. Remove them from the oil and transfer to a sheet pan with a slotted spoon or spider.
- Once you're ready to combine everything, refry the pork in batches to crisp up the coating. That's right, they're going to fry for a second time--this prevents the pork from getting too soggy when added to the sauce.
- To a clean wok, add 1 tablespoon oil, the bell peppers, and onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and add the sauce and the pineapple. Bring the mixture to a simmer to further thicken the sauce. At this time, you will likely need to add some cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce further. Add half first and stir for 15 seconds; then decide if you need more. Remember the sauce will thicken more as it cools in the plate, so add only as much as you need.
- I have to add another note to this recipe that this sauce is very sweet and very pungent! So at this point, you must taste the sauce and add water to it if it is too strong and by that, I mean too sweet or too sour. Once you have it adjusted to your taste and the desired thickness, especially if you added more water, then go ahead to the next step and add the pork.
- Next, add your crispy pork to the sauce, and toss until the pieces are well-coated. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEET & SOUR PORK
Don't call the takeaway - cook your own sweet & sour pork using a vibrant marinade and tinned pineapple. Swap the pork for chicken or prawns if you prefer
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Mix the pork with the marinade ingredients and leave to sit for at least 15 mins, or chill for a few hours. In a separate bowl, mix all the coating ingredients. Drain any excess liquid off the pork and toss the pork in the seasoned coating. Can be done 1 hr ahead.
- To make the sauce, heat the oil in a shallow saucepan and gently fry the garlic, ginger and peppers until just starting to soften. Now drop in all the rest of the ingredients except the sesame seeds. Bring everything to the boil and cook for a few mins until thickened, then take off the heat. To make the batter, whisk the flours and baking powder together with 200ml water to a smooth paste.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer, large saucepan or a wok to 180C or until a drop of batter sizzles and browns in 20 secs. Dip the marinated pork in the batter mix (do it in two or three batches) and let any excess drip off. Fry the pork in batches for about 5-6 mins or until golden. Remove and drain on kitchen paper until all the batches are done. Make sure you bring the oil back to the correct temperature between each batch. Coat the crispy pork in the sauce, then sprinkle over the sesame seeds, coriander and serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 3.7 milligram of sodium
SWEET AND SOUR MANGO PORK
I like recipes that show me how to use up jars of things I often have in my fridge. In the case of this recipe, it is that half used up jar or mango chutney I always appear to have in the back of the fridge. I found this recipe in the October 2008 copy of BBC Good Food Magazine.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan.
- Fry the pork strips and the green beans until the meat is cooked and golden, and the beans are just tender.
- Mix the mango chutney, vinegar and water and then stir into the pork and beans.
- Allow to bubble briefly and then serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 34.1
SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK
After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful and tangy pork dish. Now, every time I make it for my family, it reminds me of those special visits. Everyone who tries it loves it. -Cherry Williams, St. Albert, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, ginger and pepper. Stir in the water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and reserved juice until smooth., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork and onion in oil for 4-8 minutes or until tender. Stir pineapple juice mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Add green pepper and reserved pineapple. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SWEET & SOUR PORK CHOPS WITH MANGO
This turned out very well and was very easy to do. Sazon Goya is a spice mix pack that you can find in the Mexican section of the supermarket. It comes packed with several small envelopes in a small box. It also says Con Azafran on the box. This spice mix is NOT hot and is a wonderful flavor for this dish. I use it in most stews, soups or meat dishes.
Provided by John W Wenzelburger
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375deg.
- Mix the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl
- Pour into a baking pan large enough for the pork chops.
- It should cover the bottom of the pan to a depth of 1/8 inch.
- If not add more cider and soy sauce.
- Place Pork Chops flat in pan and then turn over.
- Place in oven
- Then mix Mango and Cranberry sauce together.
- It should be about 2 parts mango to 1 part Cranberries.
- Bake for about 15 min then turn pork chops over.
- Bake for anouther15 minutes and turn over again.
- Check to make sure Pork Chops are done.
- Then spoon Mango mixture over chops.
- Bake for another 15 minutes until mango mix is heated through.
- Serve with Mango mix piled on top of Pork Chops.
- Mango and Cranberries may also be served unmixed,.
- but serve them hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 1143.1, Carbohydrate 125.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 117.6, Protein 25.9
SWEET AND SOUR PORK III
My husband's grandmother was Chinese. She taught me this one. This is the way Gramma made Sweet and Sour all her life (she died 6 years ago at age 94). The secret is apple cider vinegar.
Provided by PAM_1
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
- Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.
- Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks with juice. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1085.4 mg, Sugar 52.3 g
AUTHENTIC SWEET AND SOUR PORK
This popular dish originates from Sichuan. The pork is crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. The sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Serve with rice, if desired.
Provided by Chelsea
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pound pork to 1/3-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Slice into 1 1/2-inch strips.
- Combine pork strips, rice wine, 1/3 teaspoon salt, and monosodium glutamate in a bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Mix remaining 1/3 teaspoon salt, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl to make sauce.
- Beat eggs with remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Add pork strips; stir to coat.
- Heat oil in a wok or large saucepan to 280 degrees F (140 degrees C). Add pork strips one at a time to the hot oil. Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
- Heat oil to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C). Return pork to the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate with the slotted spoon.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sauce and spring onions; cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the pork on the serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 235.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1223.7 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
Tips:
- To make the pork more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and garlic for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute it with a mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- The sauce for this dish is slightly sweet and tangy. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add more sugar. If you prefer a tangier sauce, add more vinegar.
- This dish can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour mango pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try!
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