Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Sweet n' Sour Pork Stir Fry, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to culinary paradise. This dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, featuring tender pork coated in a luscious, glossy sauce. The vibrant colors of the stir-fried vegetables add a visual feast to this delectable dish. We've also included variations like our Sweet n' Sour Chicken Stir Fry and our Vegetarian Sweet n' Sour Stir Fry, ensuring there's something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed adventure with our Sweet n' Sour Stir Fry recipes!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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-AND-SOUR PORK STIR-FRY
Pineapple and soy sauce combine to give this pork stir-fry dish its sweet-sour flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook pork, in two batches, until well browned on one side, about 1 minute (pork will cook more later); transfer to a plate.
- To skillet, add scallion whites and bell peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until peppers are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add pork (along with any juices), broccoli, and pineapple chunks. Whisk sauce; add to skillet. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, until broccoli is warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in scallion greens, and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g
SWEET AND SOUR PORK RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pork, salt, corn flour, egg, corn flour, oil, oil, garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pineapple, white caster sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients with the pork. Cover and leave to marinade in the fridge 20 minutes.
- Place the corn flour in a large bowl and toss the marinated pork chunks until liberally coated.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil to 350˚F (180°C).
- Deep fry the pork pieces for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the pork is cooked throughout. Set aside.
- For the sauce, place a frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then fry the peppers until soften.
- Add in the pineapple and warm thorough.
- Add the sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pork to the frying pan and coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Serve top with sesame seeds.
- Nutrition Calories: 2299 Fat: 220 grams Carbs: 55 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugars: 44 grams Protein: 35 grams
- Enjoy!
SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK STIR-FRY
There's no need for takeout when you can do it better-and with this simple stir-fry recipe, you'll top anything that comes in little white box. Slices of pork tenderloin, cuts of fresh broccoli and bell pepper are tossed in a scratch-made-easy sweet-and-sour sauce for a dinner that's ready in a flash.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In 2-cup glass measuring cup, mix chicken broth, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
- In large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook without stirring 2 minutes. Stir occasionally 1 to 3 minutes longer or until browned; transfer to plate, and keep warm.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; stir in broccoli and peppers. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return pork and juices to skillet. Stir in garlic and gingerroot; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Stir chicken broth mixture, and pour into skillet; heat to simmering. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened. Stir in reserved pineapple chunks, and garnish with green onions before serving. Serve with cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK STIR-FRY
We like this recipe because the pork is not battered and deep fried. Uses a light coating of cornstarch and lightly stir-fried in a little oil.
Provided by TXOLDHAM
Categories Pineapple
Time 46m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dredge pork in cornstarch. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry pork in batches, 3 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from wok or skillet and set aside.
- Drain pineapple tidbits, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Add reserved juice and soy sauce to wok, stirring to loosen browned particles.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil to wok and stir-fry pineapple, bell peppers and green onions 5 minutes or until peppers are tender (careful to not over-cook).
- Stir together hoisin sauce and garlic-chili sauce and add to wok. Add pork and stir-fry 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
SWEET AND SOUR GROUND PORK STIR-FRY
Easy alternative to traditional sweet and sour dishes. Great way to use ground pork. Serve over rice.
Provided by tanyagordon3
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir ground pork in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Return skillet to high heat. Stir onion and carrots into the ground beef; stir-fry until the vegetables are hot, about 2 minutes.
- Stir rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce together in a bowl; pour over pork mixture. Add broccoli and bell pepper to the mixture; stir. Place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the broccoli is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 471.8 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
SWEET AND SOUR PORK STIR-FRY
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TheGrumpyChef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar cornstarch, and water. Blend thoroughly and set aside.
- Sift flour over both sides of pork medallions.
- Coat a nonstick skillet with low-calorie cooking spray. Add 1 tbsp oil and heat for 1 minute of med-high heat. Add pork and saute for 3 minutes. Turn and cook 2-3 minutes longer. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tsp oil to skillet. Add green peppers, onion, and carrot. Stir-fry 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but still crisp. Stir in soy sauce mixture and pineapple tidbits with liquid. Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes longer, or until sauce is thickened.
- Stir in pork and cook 1 minute longer.
SWEET & SOUR PORK STIR-FRY
Cut the fuss out of cooking with this speedy, light and healthy midweek supper for two
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 4 tbsp of pineapple juice into the cornflour until smooth, then stir in the tomato sauce, soy, sugar and vinegar.
- Heat oil until very hot in a wok, then throw in the pork for 1 min, stirring. Lift pork out onto a plate, then set aside.
- Add the pepper, stir-fry for 2 mins, then add the pineapple and most of the spring onions for 30 secs. Stir in the sauce for 1 min, splashing in a little water as it cooks, then stir the pork back in for 20-30 secs until just cooked through - it should still be tender. Scatter with the remaining spring onions and serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.96 milligram of sodium
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
LOW FAT SWEET & SOUR PORK STIR-FRY
Make and share this Low Fat Sweet & Sour Pork Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Freeze pork until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut pork into 1/4-inch by 2- or 3-inch strips. Set aside.
- Drain juice from pineapple into a small bowl, reserving pineapple. Add Worcestershire sauce and cornstarch to juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Set aside.
- In wok, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat. Add pork and stir-fry until white. Add broccoli, carrot, onion, corn, and reserved pineapple. Stir-fry until broccoli and carrots are brightly colored, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate. Set aside.
- Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to wok. Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds, taking care not to burn them. Stir pineapple juice mixture. Add to wok with meat mixture. Stir-fry until liquid has thickened and meat is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
- NUTRITION INFO.
- Calories: 202
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 18 g.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 438.4, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.9, Protein 18.6
QUICK HOMEMADE SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK
Stir up a homemade sweet-and-sour sauce for this colorful combination of tender pork, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve it over hot rice, chow mein noodles or both. -Eleanor Dunbar, Peoria, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside., Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on all sides or until meat is lightly browned; drain. Add the onion, carrots, green pepper, and ginger. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until pork is tender. Add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Stir in pineapple. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR PORK
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
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 PORK STIR FRY
Make and share this Sweet Pork Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pork in oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok until just browned.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until onions are soft.
- Stir in asparagus and carrots and cook until asparagus and carrots are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, water, honey, and cornstarch. Pour into skillet ans continue to cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 1097.9, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 21.3, Protein 27.1
SWEET AND SOUR PORK STIR FRY
Sweet and sour pork tenderloin with pineapple, green peppers, carrots, onions over brown rice. This is similar to Chinese take-out only much healthier!
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, gingerroot and garlic. Cook and stir for 6 to 7 minutes, until pork is cooked through and begins to brown.
- Remove pork from wok and keep warm.
- Add green pepper, carrots and onions to wok. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together reserved 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch and chili powder.
- Add sauce to vegetables in wok, along with cooked pork and pineapple chunks. Cook until sauce is bubbly and has thickened, and pork and pineapple are heated through.
- Serve over hot, cooked rice, if desired.
- Makes 4 servings.
- Greta and Janet Podleski.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 577.4, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 32.9, Protein 31.6
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Conclusion:
Sweet and sour pork stir fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this sweet and sour pork stir fry a try!
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