Sweet And Sour Pork Stir Fry Recipe
This Sweet And Sour Pork Stir Fry Recipe is colorful, tasty and very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
These ingredients for Sweet And Sour Pork Stir Fry are easy to find and full of flavor.
- 500 grams pork shoulder or pork loin cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion cut into chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water
For coating pork:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Cut pork into bite-sized cubes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Coat evenly with cornstarch for light crispiness.
Mix the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, pineapple juice and cornstarch slurry until smooth.
Heat the Pan
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Make sure the pan is hot before adding pork.
Fry the Pork
- Add pork pieces in batches. Fry until golden and crispy outside. Remove and set aside on a plate.
Stir Fry Aromatics
- Add more oil if needed. Add garlic and ginger. Stir quickly until fragrant, about thirty seconds.
Cook Vegetables
- Add onion and bell peppers. Stir fry for two to three minutes. Keep vegetables slightly crunchy.
Add Pineapple
- Add pineapple chunks to the pan. Stir gently to release sweetness and fresh flavor.
Combine Pork
- Return the cooked pork to the pan. Toss gently with vegetables to mix evenly.
Add Sauce
- Pour prepared sauce over everything. Stir continuously until sauce thickens and coats ingredients well.
Final Stir
- Cook for one more minute. Turn off heat once sauce looks glossy and rich.
Notes
- Use pork shoulder for juicier and softer meat.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying pork.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use chicken or tofu instead of pork if desired.
- Fresh pineapple tastes better than canned ones.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to suit your taste.