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Easy Sweet And Sour Sauce For Chicken Or Pork Recipe

Craving a quick and delicious sweet and sour dish? This recipe delivers! Tender chicken or pork, vibrant bell peppers, onions, and juicy pineapple chunks are tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce that's unbelievably easy to make. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal – ready in under 20 minutes! Skip the takeout and impress your family with this restaurant-quality recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 124.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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How to Make Easy Sweet And Sour Sauce For Chicken Or Pork

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add up to 5 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, whisking until thickened.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare your protein: cut chicken or pork into bite-sized pieces and lightly batter if desired (batter recipe not included). Stir-fry or pan-fry until cooked through.
  7. Add sliced green bell pepper, onion, and thinly sliced carrots to the pan with the protein during the last few minutes of cooking.
  8. Stir in pineapple chunks (about 1 cup, fresh or canned, drained).
  9. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken/pork and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
  10. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

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