Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork
Pork, as you know, is a lean meat when the fat is trimmed. It’s also one of the most consumed meats in the world. There are many ways to prepare pork and technically, everything about this animal can be eaten. Yes that includes the head, ears, tongue, etc. I like to create new dishes using untraditional Western ingredients but today I’m being conservative.
Although I like sweet things to eat once in a while, I’m not a fan of it when it comes to my main course unless it’s not the predominant flavor. One dish that I’ve always enjoyed is my Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork (chicken can be substituted here of course). The combination of ingredients is perfectly balanced, making this popular dish a satisfying meal!
I enjoy Asian cuisine but this Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork recipe is more like an “American-Asian” fusion. It’s also the same with my Singapore Noodles, Moo Shu Pork Tortillas, Udon Noodle Soup, Chinese 5 Spice Spare Ribs<, Mandarin Chicken, Moo Shu Pork Tortillas, General Tso’s Chicken, and many more…
I have to admit that this recipe is quite easy to make as long as everything is ready which means all cut and measured. In French, this is called “mise en place”. When the sweet & sour sauce is ready, every step of cooking goes pretty fast. One ingredient is quickly sautéed before another one is added. This is the “key to success” when cooking any stir fry so be ready!
Taking about ingredients, there’s one that I like to make from scratch because it’s more flavorful than the ones from the store plus it’s very easy to make! It’s my Sweet Chili Sauce! The beauty of making it yourself is you can adjust the heat and sweetness according to your liking… bonus!
This Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork is so delicious! I’ve tried to duplicate this recipe as close as I could from memory when going out to Chinese restaurants and I have to say, it worked out quite well! Served with white rice, this is a great flavorful dish to make and I’m sure you and your family will enjoy this recipe as well.
Bon Appétit!
Check out these other fabulous Asian recipes…
– Dakgangjeong ~ Sweet & Spicy Crispy Korean Chicken
– Char Siu Pork
– Wonton Soup
– Tuna Tataki with Avocado Slaw
– Vietnamese Summer Rolls
– Matcha Cheesecake
– Mandarin Chicken
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Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork
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Ingredients
SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar, such as demerara
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce see Recipe
- 1 tbsp. chili sauce, such as Heinz®
- 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup cold water
STIR FRY
- 1 lb. pork, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/8 tsp. ground Himalayan sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
- 1/2 large white onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 large red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 large yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 large poblano pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces tips & tricks
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed
- 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup peanuts, unsalted (substitute cashews)
- 1 large green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces diagonally, for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
- In a medium saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch; mix well.
- Bring to a boil and then add cornstarch mixture; stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 to 45 seconds. Reduce the heat to low and keep it warm.
STIR FRY
- In a large bowl, place pork and season with salt and pepper. Dredge with cornstarch using a fine sieve; set aside.
- In a wok over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When it gets hot, add pork and sauté until half cooked. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add red, yellow and poblano peppers; sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add carrots and sauté for 2 minutes. Add celery and cook as well for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for only 1 minute. Add pineapple chunks and sauté for 2 minutes. Add peanuts and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour sweet & sour sauce over the pork mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions & sesame seeds
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