Sweet N Sour Sauced Pork Recipe

Craving a quick and delicious weeknight meal? This Sweet & Sour Sauced Pork recipe is your answer! Enjoy tender pork strips in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce, ready in under 20 minutes using either your stovetop or microwave. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 285.3 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet N Sour Sauced Pork

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How to Make Sweet N Sour Sauced Pork

  1. Place 1 lb pork loin in a freezer-safe container and partially freeze for 30 minutes to make slicing easier.
  2. Thinly slice the partially frozen pork into bite-sized strips.
  3. **Stovetop Method (Meat):** Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork and saute, stirring frequently, until no longer pink (about 2 minutes).
  4. **Microwave Method (Meat):** Preheat a 6 1/2-inch microwave-safe browning dish on high for 4 minutes. Add 1 tbsp cooking oil and 1 tsp sesame oil; swirl to coat. Add pork and microwave, covered, on high for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until no longer pink.
  5. **Stovetop Method (Vegetables):** Add 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup sliced green onions to the skillet with the pork. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are crisp-tender (about 5 minutes).
  6. **Microwave Method (Vegetables):** Add 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup sliced green onions to the microwave dish with the pork. Microwave, covered, on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Drain off any excess liquid from the pork and vegetable mixture.
  8. **Stovetop Method (Sauce):** In a saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 tsp ground ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1 cup drained pineapple chunks and cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
  9. **Microwave Method (Sauce):** In a 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp cornstarch. Stir in 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 tsp ground ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1 cup drained pineapple chunks and microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds, or until heated through.
  10. Toss the sauce mixture with the pork and vegetable mixture. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

12g

Carbs

9g