Asian-Style Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple

This sweet and sour pork dish combines tender pork with juicy pineapple chunks in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. The balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors makes it a delightful choice for any meal.

Difficulty: Moderate
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 250 g (9 oz) pork fillet
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 sweet green pepper
• 250 g (9 oz) canned pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1.5 tbsp baking powder
• 5 tbsp brown sugar
• 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) white wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 180 ml (6 fl oz) pineapple juice
• 1.5 tbsp cornstarch

Cooking Instructions:

Prepare the Batter:

1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and a little water to create a thick batter.
2. Rinse and pat dry the pork. Cut it into 2 cm (0.79 inch) cubes. Remove the core from the green pepper and cut it into similar-sized pieces. Cut the onion and carrot into small dice. Crush the garlic cloves.

Fry the Pork:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Dip the pork cubes into the batter and then into the hot oil. Fry for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.

Make the Sauce:

1. Drain the excess oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tbsp. Return the wok to the heat.
2. Add the onion, green pepper, pineapple chunks, and carrot. Sauté for 1–2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. In the same wok, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, white wine vinegar, garlic, tomato paste, and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook for 1 minute.

Combine and Serve:

1. Add the fried pork and sautéed vegetables back to the wok. Heat for 1–2 minutes until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
2. Serve your Asian-style sweet and sour pork with pineapple immediately! 🍍🥢🥡

Bon appetit!