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Chinese Comfort Food: Sweet and Sour Pork

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Pork shoulder
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 piece Bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 can Pineapple chunks
  • 1 piece Onion, cut into chunks

Instructions:

  1. Cut the pork into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the pork pieces with cornstarch.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saute pan to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Fry the pork pieces in the hot oil until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. In a large pan, mix together the vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the bell pepper, pineapple, and onion to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Add the fried pork into the pan and stir everything together until the pork is coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve the sweet and sour pork hot. Enjoy your Chinese comfort food!