Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 20
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin, cut into 2x1/2x1/4-inch pieces
  • Oil for frying
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 (20-oz.) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained, reserving 3 tablespoons liquid
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Steps

  • 1
    Cook rice in 2 2/3 cups water as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, flour, sugar, baking soda, 3 tablespoons water and egg; mix well. Add pork; stir until well coated.
  • 3
    In deep fryer, heavy saucepan or wok, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F. Fry coated pork pieces, 1/4 of total amount at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil from deep fryer.
  • 4
    In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, bouillon, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and reserved 3 tablespoons pineapple liquid; blend well. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly. Keep warm.
  • 5
    Heat reserved 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok until hot. Add garlic and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in pineapple chunks, pork and sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
680
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
26g
40%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
510mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
92g
31%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
26g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 3 Fruit; 6 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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