Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple
Golden fried pork bites coated in a homemade tangy-sweet sauce packed with pineapple chunks and crisp green pepper. A vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish ready in under 40 minutes that pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 600 g (1.3 lb) pork loin, cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) cubes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Directions
- 1
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip pork cubes in beaten egg, then press them firmly into the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess.
- 2
Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the pork in batches for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
- 3
In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- 4
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and pour into the boiling sauce while stirring constantly until thick and glossy.
- 5
Add the fried pork, pineapple chunks, and green pepper to the sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- 6
Cook over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until everything is heated through. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra crunch, double-fry the pork: cook once, rest 5 minutes, then fry again at high heat for 2 minutes right before adding to the sauce. Red or yellow bell peppers also work beautifully for a sweeter finish.
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