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Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe Easy Homemade with Bell Peppers and Pineapple

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A quick and easy homemade crispy sweet and sour pork with fresh bell peppers and pineapple, featuring a perfectly balanced tangy sauce and a light cornstarch coating for crispiness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ½ cup cornstarch (65g)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (165g), fresh or canned in juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (60 ml) for frying
  • Green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cut 1 pound (450g) of pork tenderloin into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place pork chunks in a bowl and sprinkle with ½ cup (65g) cornstarch. Toss gently until lightly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Slice 1 red and 1 green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Drain 1 cup (165g) pineapple chunks if canned.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp sugar, minced garlic (2 cloves), and grated ginger (1 tbsp). Set aside.
  5. Heat ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Remove excess oil from skillet, leaving about 1 tbsp. Stir-fry bell peppers and pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes until peppers are tender but crisp.
  7. Return pork to skillet. Pour sauce over pork and vegetables. Toss gently and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside casseroles.

Notes

Pat pork dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Fry in small batches to keep oil hot and pork crispy. If sauce is too thin, thicken with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispness.

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