Juicy Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry Pork Fillet

A traditional and convenient Chinese sweet and sour pork stir-fry dish made with juicy pieces of pork fillet, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple. This dish is perfect for people that are on the go and looking for a quick, simple, tasty meal.

PREP TIME:15 minutes

COOK TIME:20 minutes

TOTAL TIME:35 minutes

SERVING:  6 people

nutrition (estimate)

Per Serving

Calories: 369kcal

Carbohydrates: 54g

Protein: 27g

Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 100mg

Sodium: 556mg 

Potassium: 828mg

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 40g

Vitamin A: 1100IU

Vitamin C: 65.6mg

Calcium: 45mg

Iron: 2.5mg


Ingredients

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Pork

  • 680g Pork Fillet
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (For frying)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup diced white onions
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

METHOD

  1. In a medium bowl mix sweet and sour sauce ingredients, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water together. Then combine ⅓ cup cornstarch mixture with all-purpose flour to make the flour mixture.
  3. Cut the pork fillet into small slices and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl add eggs and whisk.
  5. Batter each piece of sliced pork fillet by coating it with the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked egg, then a final coat in the flour mixture.
  6. In a wok (or medium sized pan), heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to get hot, add in 2 to 3 batches of the battered pork fillet slices and fry for roughly 5 – 7 minutes until golden brown and pork is cooked through.
  7. Transfer pork to a plate and drain on paper towels. Fry the next batch.
  8. Remove the vegetable oil from the wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels to clean.
  9. Heat wok over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  10. Once the oil is hot , add the minced garlic and diced onions and stir-fry for approx 30 seconds.
  11. Add in the diced red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for approx 1 minute.
  12. Then add in the pineapple chunks and stir-fry for approx 1 minute.
  13. Put in the pork and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to combine and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
  14. Stir the rest of the cornstarch mixture and then add it to the wok, stirring constantly for roughly 1 minute until the sauce thickens. Mix the ingredients with the sauce to coat the pork.
  15. Garnish the sweet and sour pork with sliced green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.

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