Braised Pork in Brown Sauce
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Braised Pork in Brown Sauce

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person 4 servings
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Braised Pork in Brown Sauce

About This Recipe

This Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, golden-fried pork slices with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy sauce. Thinly sliced pork is marinated with a hint of salt and cooking wine, then coated in cornstarch for an ultra-crispy texture when double-fried to perfection. The magic lies in the homemade sauce—a delightful blend of sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, and ginger—simmered until thick and glossy. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Quick to prepare yet impressive in taste, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Adjust the sweetness and tang to your liking for a personalized touch. Serve hot for the ultimate crispy experience!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork 200g
The aromatics
  • scallions 50g
  • ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sugar 6 tbsp
  • vinegar 4 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • cornstarch 2 tbsp
  • salt 1/2 tsp
  • oil 3 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Cut the pork into 5mm thick slices and set aside.
2
Step 2
Cut the scallions and ginger into shreds.
3
Step 3
Mix the sauce with 6 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and stir well with the scallion and ginger shreds. The sweetness and sourness can be adjusted according to personal taste.
4
Step 4
Sprinkle a small amount of salt and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine on the meat slices, and marinate for about 5 minutes.
5
Step 5
Mix an appropriate amount of cornstarch with the meat slices, adjusting according to the moisture of the meat, and ensure that each piece of meat is evenly coated with starch.
6
Step 6
Heat the oil in a pot to 6-7 parts hot (when a chopstick is inserted into the oil, it will continuously bubble), and quickly add the meat slices one by one to fry until golden brown, then double-fry and quickly remove (to make it crispy).
7
Step 7
In another pot, pour the sugar and vinegar sauce into the pot and stir constantly with the back of a spoon until it thickens, then add the fried meat slices and stir quickly to coat the meat slices evenly with the sauce.
8
Step 8
Serve the finished dish hot and crispy.

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