Chinese Take-Out Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

"Don't be fooled by the list of ingredients this is not at all hard to make, and may even be better than any take-out you may have had in the past! --- for authenticity of this popular dish the pork must be deep-fryed firstly and this may be done well in advance to save time, adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level my family likes spicy so I use lots, serve with cooked white rice"

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place the cubes pork in a medium bowl, add in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce; using clean hands toss well to combine, then add in 1 egg white and toss once again.

Step 2

Mix in chopped green onion; cover and refrigerate for 1 or more hours.

Step 3

Heat 1 quart of oil to 365 degrees F in a large heavy pot or in an electric deep-fryer.

Step 4

Remove the pork from the fridge and toss with 1/2 cup cornstarch.

Step 5

Fry the pork in hot oil about 8 minutes or until evenly browned (do not over crowd the pot fry in 2 batches or three if necessary) drain on paper towels or on a rack.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium heat; stir in bell pepper strips, onion and crushed chil flakes, stir-fry until just tender, then season with 1/4 teaspoon sugar and salt to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

For the sweet and sour sauce; in a large skillet or saucepan combine 1 cup water with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; bring to a boil.

Step 8

Stir in the cooked pork along with green pepper/onion mixture, pineapple chunks along with the juice from the can; return to a simmer.

Step 9

In a small bowl whisk 1/4 cup cold water with 2 tablespoons cornstach until smooth; add into the simmering mixture and cook stirring until bubbly and thickened.