Pork with sweet and sour sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pork
  • Pork tenderloin : 500 grams
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch (divided) : 2 tablespoons
  • Vegetable oil (for frying) : 2 tablespoons
• Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • Ketchup : 1/2 cup
  • Rice vinegar : 1/4 cup
  • Brown sugar : 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce : 1 tablespoon
  • Pineapple juice : 1/4 cup
  • Water : 1/4 cup
  • Cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water) : 1 tablespoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
• In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Dredge the pork strips in the remaining cornstarch and shake off any excess.
• Fry the pork strips in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and water. Stir well to combine.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
• Return the fried pork strips to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sweet and sour sauce.
• Transfer the pork and sauce to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve the pork with sweet and sour sauce over steamed rice or noodles.

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add diced bell peppers, onions, or pineapple chunks to the sauce.
• Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar and rice vinegar.

Information

• This dish is a classic Chinese takeout favorite that you can easily make at home.
• The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level with chili flakes or hot sauce.