Classic Homemade Sweet and Sour Pork
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A timeless sweet and sour pork recipe featuring tender braised pork strips in a tangy homemade sauce of pineapple, brown sugar, and soy, tossed with crisp green peppers and onions.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour 15 mins | None | 7 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 lb. | Pork | Lean, cut in strips |
| 1 (No. 2) Can | Pineapple Chunks | approx. 20 oz., drained with syrup reserved |
| 1/4 Cup | Brown Sugar | None |
| 2 T. | Cornstarch | None |
| 1/2 Cup | Wine Vinegar | None |
| 4 T. | Soy Sauce | None |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 1 small | Green Pepper | Cut in strips |
| 1 cup | Onion | Thinly sliced |
| As needed | Hot Fat | For browning |
| 1/2 Cup | Water | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Braise the Pork
- Brown 1 1/2 lb. lean pork strips in a small amount of hot fat in a large skillet or pot until golden brown on all sides.
- Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour until the pork is tender.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- Drain the pineapple chunks, making sure to reserve all the syrup.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 T. cornstarch.
- Stir in the reserved pineapple syrup, 1/2 cup wine vinegar, 4 T. soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp. salt to create the sauce mixture.
Step 3: Simmer and Serve
- Pour the sauce mixture over the tender pork in the skillet, and cook and stir until the gravy thickens.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks, 1 small green pepper strips, and 1 cup onion slices.
- Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot over fluffy rice or chow mein noodles.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover sweet and sour pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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