Sweet & Sour Pork

If you love crispy pork coated in a glossy, tangy, sweet sauce — this Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is for you. With juicy pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly fried pork bites, this classic Chinese dish is a guaranteed family favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Crispy on the outside, juicy inside
✔ Perfect balance of sweet and tangy
✔ Easy homemade sauce
✔ Ready in under 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

500g pork shoulder (cut into bite-size pieces)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
½ tsp salt
1 egg
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup all-purpose flour

For the Sweet & Sour Sauce

3 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ cup pineapple juice

Other Ingredients

1 cup pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper (chunked)
1 green bell pepper (chunked)
1 small onion (chunked)
Oil for deep frying

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Marinate the Pork

In a bowl, mix pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, egg, cornstarch, and flour. Let it marinate for 15–20 minutes.

2. Prepare the Sauce

Whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pineapple juice. Set aside.

3. Fry the Pork

Heat oil in a wok or deep pan to 180°C (350°F). Fry pork pieces in batches until golden and crispy (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. Stir-Fry Vegetables

In a clean wok, add a little oil and stir-fry onion and bell peppers for 2 minutes. Add pineapple chunks.

5. Add Sauce

Pour in the prepared sweet and sour sauce. Cook until it thickens and becomes glossy.

6. Combine Everything

Add the crispy pork to the wok and toss quickly until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or egg fried rice for a complete Chinese-style meal.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 25g

Final Thoughts

This homemade Sweet and Sour Pork delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients. Once you try this recipe, you may never order takeout again!