Resto-Style Sweet and Sour Pork in 30 Minutes

Name: Resto-Style Sweet and Sour Pork in 30 Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 g pork (liempo, kasim, or pigue), cut into 1-inch cubes; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pc egg, beaten; 1/2 cup cornstarch; canola oil, for deep-frying; 1 tbsp canola oil; 3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly; 4 pcs shallots, halved; 1 pc small red bell pepper, deseeded and cubed; 1 pc small green bell pepper, deseeded and cubed; 2 tbsp banana ketchup; 1 (115-g) pack pineapple tidbits; 1 pc Knorr Chicken Cube; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 cup water

Nothing beats the tummy-rumbling aroma that hits your nose as you enter a Chinese restaurant. You just know the food will be A+ even before glancing at the menu. And although everyone has their go-to order, sweet and sour pork is always a must. Who can resist these golden morsels soaked in that sticky reddish sauce?

But if you’re stuck at home and craving the Cantonese dish, give this sweet and sour pork recipe a go! You’ll be surprised by how easy this classic is to recreate! You’ll only need 30 minutes max – way quicker than having it delivered. That also means you won’t get soggy meat with a thinned-out sauce anymore.

Ready to learn how to cook sweet and sour pork?

30 min.
5 People
Medium
Average

Ingredients

500 g pork (liempo, kasim, or pigue), cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pc egg, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch
canola oil, for deep-frying

For the sweet and sour sauce:

1 tbsp canola oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
4 pcs shallots, halved
1 pc small red bell pepper, deseeded and cubed
1 pc small green bell pepper, deseeded and cubed
2 tbsp banana ketchup
1 (115-g) pack pineapple tidbits
1 pc Knorr Chicken Cube
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 cup water

Cooking Method

Season pork with salt and pepper. Add egg and cornstarch; mix to coat.
Heat oil in a pan. Fry pork one at a time until golden brown. Set aside.
Make the sweet and sour sauce: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium flame. Sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.
Add bell peppers, banana ketchup, pineapple tidbits, Knorr Chicken Cube, white vinegar, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add dissolved cornstarch and stir well. Simmer until the sauce is thick.
Toss fried pork in the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.

Not in the mood for pork? Use beef, chicken, or fish fillets as your main protein. If you have a strong opinion against adding fruits to savory dishes, scratch out the pineapple bits from this sweet and sour pork. Instead, you can add lemon or calamansi juice as a substitute. The only thing you shouldn’t miss is a warm bowl of rice to complete your meal. Have the full Chinese restaurant experience at home with a serving of pork dumplings and siomai!