Sweet and Sour Pork
If you've got pork, starch and coriander, you're most of the way to this Chinese pork: about 95 minutes of cooking across 14 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 14 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and wok. At involved difficulty across 14 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Preparation
- Crack the egg into a bowl. Separate the egg white and yolk.
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- Slice the pork tenderloin into strips.
- Prepare the marinade using a pinch of salt, one teaspoon of starch, two teaspoons of light soy sauce, and an egg white.
- Marinade the pork strips for about 20 minutes.
- Put the remaining starch in a bowl. Add some water and vinegar to make a starchy sauce.
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- Cooking Instructions
- Pour the cooking oil into a wok and heat to 190°C (375°F). Add the marinated pork strips and fry them until they turn brown. Remove the cooked pork from the wok and place on a plate.
- Leave some oil in the wok. Put the tomato sauce and white sugar into the wok, and heat until the oil and sauce are fully combined.
- Add some water to the wok and thoroughly heat the sweet and sour sauce before adding the pork strips to it.
- Pour in the starchy sauce. Stir-fry all the ingredients until the pork and sauce are thoroughly mixed together.
- Serve on a plate and add some coriander for decoration.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Wok
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Sweet and Sour Pork
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Szechuan Beef Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Sweet and Sour Pork take to make?
About 95 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 14 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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