Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the pork, cornstarch, and flour. Toss to coat.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until golden brown on all sides.
3. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. Add the onion, bell pepper, pineapple, and green pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil.
5. Return the pork to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
6. Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Protein: 25 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams per serving
• Fat: 20 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy flavor
• Crispy pork
• Colorful vegetables
• Perfect for a crowd

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect."
• "I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors. This is now my go-to recipe for sweet and sour pork."
• "This dish was easy to make and everyone at my party loved it. Definitely a keeper!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find pork loin, you can use pork shoulder or sirloin instead.
• To make the pork extra crispy, double-coat it with the cornstarch and flour mixture.
• Be sure to cook the pork until it is golden brown on all sides. This will help it to stay crispy even when it is added to the sauce.
• If you don't have pineapple, you can use canned peaches or apricots instead.
• To make the sauce thinner, add a little water or chicken broth. To make it thicker, add a little cornstarch or flour.