Sweet and Sour Pork

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