Tender and Juicy Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are better for health, and tamari is often less expensive.

Season pork spare ribs with pepper and liquid seasoning.

Add 1 egg and mix well.

Add cornstarch and mix thoroughly, then let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare the sweet and sour sauce by mixing 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon chicken powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 cup tomato ketchup.

Mix well and add a little cornstarch (1 teaspoon).

Heat vegetable oil until hot, ensuring the pork is well-coated before frying.

Fry the marinated pork spare ribs until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Remove the pork and set aside, keeping the oil for sautéing vegetables.

In the same hot oil, sauté bell peppers and onion for about half a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweet and sour sauce, stirring well before pouring it into the pan.

Once boiling, add the fried pork and mix until well coated with the sauce.

Before serving, add the sautéed vegetables and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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