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One serving of sweet and sour chicken over white rice in a black bowl

Sweet and Sour Pork

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Sweet and Sour Pork, featuring tender pork, juicy pineapple, and vibrant bell peppers. This easy-to-make takeout-style dish combines the perfect balance of sweet and sour notes, creating a mouthwatering culinary delight that you love from authentic Chinese restaurants.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword asian pork recipe, chinese dinner recipe, easy chinese recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pork tenderloin , cut into 1" bite-sized chunks / pieces
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple , peeled, cored and cut into 1" bite-sized chunks / pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper , cut into 1" bite-sized chunks / pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper , cut into 1" bite-sized chunks / pieces
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil , we like avocado oil but use preferred high-heat oil of choice

Pork Marinade:

  • 1/2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce , if  you prefer a gluten-free or soy-free option, feel free to use coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari.
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch , sub with arrowroot starch, tapioca starch or potato starch if allergic to corn. Omit for low carb.

Frying Batter:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free or regular) , can sub with gluten-free oat flour, cassava flour or fine almond flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup , use a no-sugar added option such as Primal Kitchen or Noble Made for a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , if you're looking fora. gluten-free alternative, this Wizard Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce works great.
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce , if you're looking fora. gluten-free alternative, we like this one from Naked Natural Food
  • 1-2 teaspoons potato or cornstarch omit if low carb
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar , for a healthier alternative, you can use coconut sugar, granulated pure maple sugar, monk fruit sweetener, erythritol or stevia.
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce , again if you prefer a gluten-free or soy-free option, feel free to use coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari.
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork tenderloin into pieces and marinate pork for 20 minutes.
  2. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside.

  3. Heat up a skillet or frying pan and fill with the cooking oil for deep frying.
  4. Once the pork is well marinated, transfer into the frying batter and coat each piece well. Deep fry the pork until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. (If desired you can deep-fry the pork a second time to make it extra crispy)

  5. Heat up another frying pan or wok on medium and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Add the garlic once the oil is heated up and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Add the chopped bell peppers and pineapples and stir-fry for another 4-6 minutes depending on how crisp you want the vegetables.
  6. Add the sauce and let it come to a boil. The sauce will thicken up and you can adjust or add in more seasonings according to your taste.

  7. Add the pork and mix all the ingredients together.
  8. Optional sprinkle some sesame seeds and cilantro and serve with or over white rice.

Recipe Notes

How to store:

  • Refrigeration: Place the cooled Sweet and Sour Pork in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezing: To freeze the dish, transfer the cooled pork and sauce into freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Sour Pork
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/4 recipe))
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 13g26%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.