Barbecue Roast Pork With Fruity Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

This incredibly easy recipe delivers a succulent barbecue roast pork, perfectly complemented by a vibrant, fruity sweet and sour sauce. The versatile sauce is delicious with chicken or fish, too! Imagine tender pork, coated in a luscious glaze, served alongside perfectly seasoned baby potatoes, all bathed in the rich pan juices. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, adaptable to your liking – try it with bananas for an extra tropical twist! Whether you include apple or not, the amazing flavor remains consistent.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 908.4 kcal
Protein 147g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Roast Pork With Fruity Sweet And Sour Sauce

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How to Make Barbecue Roast Pork With Fruity Sweet And Sour Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp five-spice powder, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 tsp chili flakes (or more, to taste), salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place the pork joint in a roasting pan. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it's well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour (longer is better!).
  4. Roast the pork for 1 hour and 45 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices.
  5. While the pork roasts, prepare the sauce: In a large pan, sauté 1 large onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp vegetable oil until softened.
  6. Add 1 cup chopped apple (optional), 1 cup chopped pineapple, 2 1/2 cups water, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp cornflour and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
  9. Gradually pour the cornflour mixture into the sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
  10. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  11. Keep the sauce warm.
  12. Once the pork is cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  13. Pour the pan juices into a saucepan. Add cooked baby potatoes (about 1 lb), toss to coat, and heat through.
  14. Carve the pork and arrange it on a serving platter. Spoon the pan juices and potatoes alongside.
  15. Serve immediately with your favorite mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, broccoli, and red cabbage).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

282g

Fat

40g

Carbs

32g