Sweet and Sour Pork
Description
Sweet and sour pork made with stir-fried tender cubed pork and veggies, coated in a delicious Chinese pineapple sauce made with apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients
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1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon white sugar
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1 egg white
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2 green onions, chopped
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 medium onion, cut into wedges
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1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
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salt to taste
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1 1/4 cups water, divided
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with soy sauce, salt, and sugar for marinade.
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Add egg white and green onions and mix until well-combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4
Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer. Coat pork with cornstarch.
5
Fry in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
6
Heat oil for vegetables in a wok over medium heat. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with pinch of sugar and salt. Remove from heat and set aside.
7
Mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
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Stir in cooked pork, celery mixture, and pineapple chunks with juice.
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Return to a boil, then mix in remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Cook until thickened and warmed through, about 2 minutes.