Sweet and Sour Pork (Chinese-American Takeout Favorite)

A classic Chinese-American takeout dish featuring crispy fried pork pieces tossed in a glossy sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and pineapple. Known for its tangy and balanced flavor, sweet and sour pork is one of the most popular dishes in American Chinese restaurants.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Medium

4 Servings

520 Kcal

15 Mins

20 Mins

35 Mins

02 Ingredients


  • 400g Pork Loin (cut into bite-sized chunks)

  • 1 Egg (beaten)

  • ½ cup Cornstarch

  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour

  • ½ tsp Salt

  • ½ tsp Black Pepper

  • Vegetable Oil (for frying)


    For Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Ketchup

  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar (or White Vinegar)

  • 2 tbsp Sugar

  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce

  • ½ cup Pineapple Chunks (with juice)

  • 1 Bell Pepper (red or green, chopped)

  • 1 small Onion (chopped)






03 Method

Step 1
Season Pork with Salt and Black Pepper. Dip in Egg, then coat with a mixture of Cornstarch and Flour.

Step 2
Heat Oil in a deep pan or fryer to 175°C (350°F). Fry Pork in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3
In a skillet or wok, heat a little Oil. Stir-fry Onion and Bell Pepper for 2 minutes.

Step 4
Add Ketchup, Vinegar, Sugar, Soy Sauce, and Pineapple (with juice). Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened.

Step 5
Add the fried Pork pieces, tossing quickly to coat in the sauce.

Step 6
Serve hot with Steamed Rice.