How To Make Lighter Sweet & sour pork
Pork is one of the most commonly cooked meats in the world and we’ve decided to put our spin into these minimal yet tasty pork recipes that will have you looking forward to every bite.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean pork loin, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/2 yellow onion, cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
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In a bowl, coat the pork cubes with cornstarch until well coated. Set aside.
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In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ketchup, and sesame oil. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated pork cubes and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly cooked.
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Add the cooked pork back to the skillet along with the pineapple chunks.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
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In a small bowl, mix together water and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir until the sauce has thickened.
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Serve the lighter sweet and sour pork over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories : 310kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 55mg
- Sodium : 540mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 14g
- Protein : 26g
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