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Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork

This Asian inspired recipe is a delicious change from your everyday menu. Everyone in your family will enjoy this Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Keyword Comfort Food, Dairy Free, Easy Recipe, Light Meal, Pork, Weeknight Recipes

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 pink 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