Hong Kong Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
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Hong Kong Sweet and Sour Pork

By: BETSYLINDSEY  
"This recipe requires three quick frying steps to seal in the crispy texture of the pork. Serve with rice or noodles for a filling meal."

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Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
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  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons potato starch
  • 1 dash red food coloring
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  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 2 cups peanut oil for frying
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  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
  • 2 cayenne peppers, sliced
  • 4 slices canned pineapple, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 2 teaspoons potato starch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix the pork into the marinade and turn until all the pork is covered. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  2. To make the sauce, whisk together the water, vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons potato starch, and red food coloring in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  3. Dip the pork pieces in the beaten egg, then dredge in the 1 cup potato starch. Use your hand to press the starch onto the pork, assuring a consistent coating.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. Fry the pork pieces in the hot oil until crisp and light brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the oil and drain, keeping the oil hot. Return the drained pork pieces to the hot oil for 30 seconds more. Remove and drain again. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of reserved oil in the wok over medium heat. Cook the green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, pineapple, garlic, and green onion in the heated oil for about 5 minutes. Add the sauce and stir until it thickens. Stir in the pork and toss until the pork is coated with sauce. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 592 | Total Fat: 28.1g | Cholesterol: 125mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by sonnet 
We moved to the midwest from CA some years ago and get serious unfulfilled cravings for decent... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by PrincessKatty 
I made this tonight, and it was great. I didn't have the peanut oil, and potato starch, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by Loki440 (Kyle) 
Was looking for recipe to use up some pork i had that was defrosted and this popped up, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Rhonda McG 
My family really enjoyed this recipe, but I did make a few changes. I only fried the pork... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by Urmi 
an amazing recipe! this marks the very first chinese dish i ever cooked :D It was a big hit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Paula 
Yummy! I did have the potato starch (also called potato flour) and never did anything with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by chieffan12 
This is awesome!!! My kids loved it. MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by weeds 
The flavour was excellent. It's spicy and sweet...it wasn't sour at all. But it tasted really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by LOVE2BAKE10 
Thank you for this recipe. It is the best I ever had and it's taste is so original. Mrs "B" MORE

 
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