Sweet and Sour Pork III Recipe
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Sweet and Sour Pork III

By: PAM_1  
"My husband's grandmother was Chinese. She taught me this one. This is the way Gramma made Sweet and Sour all her life (she died 6 years ago at age 94). The secret is apple cider vinegar."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • white sugar to taste
  • salt to taste
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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.
  3. Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  5. In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks with juice. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 665 | Total Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 43mg

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Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by yelley 
this is such a great recipe. i was skeptical at first because sweet and sour pork varies so... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by SHAWNLAVRAR 
This recipe turned out quite well. I sliced the onion into thicker rings, and then sliced... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Ateya 
This recipe was great! I did not change any indredients only thing I did differently was mixed... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by HelloMe 
This is awesome. I changed nothing. It was good. Does taste just like take out chinese. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by shanagan 
Fantastic and "better than take-out" (so says my NYC take-out-raised husband). The only... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by JOSEASH 
Awesome! I totally did the short cut method with this recipe to make it even quicker and... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Amber 
Takes a bit of time and work, but the end result is fabulous. Personally, i like my pork... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck 
I have shied away from attempting asian food at home because it never tastes like the... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by MrsBeth 
This was super-awesome! I have to admit, I was really unsure after I started making it... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by TRICIA BROWN 
Just too delicious! It made us eat too much! MORE

 
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