Braised Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Braised Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce

This crispy sweet and sour pork tenderloin is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender meat with a tangy, flavorful sauce. Thin strips of pork are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch, then coated in a light, crispy batter made from egg whites, flour, and starch. Double-fried to golden perfection, the pork stays juicy inside while achieving an irresistible crunch. Fresh onions and bell peppers add a vibrant crunch, while ginger and garlic infuse aromatic depth. The homemade sweet and sour sauce—featuring soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and tomato sauce—coats every piece in a glossy, finger-licking glaze. Quick stir-frying locks in the flavors, making each bite a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crispy textures. Perfect served over rice, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s easier to make than takeout!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork tenderloin
300g

The aromatics

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onions
1 medium (200g)
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bell peppers
2 medium (300g)

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
20g
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garlic
10g
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eggs
2 large
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flour
50g
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starch
30g

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the pork tenderloin into 1cm long strips, add salt, cooking wine, soy sauce, and starch, and marinate for half an hour.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the onions and bell peppers into slices and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Slice the ginger and garlic and set aside.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare the batter. Mix two egg whites with a small amount of starch and 5 tablespoons of flour, and add an appropriate amount of water to form a paste.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Take a small bowl, add salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, tomato sauce, and a small amount of starch, and mix into a sauce.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Heat oil in a pan, coat the pork strips with the batter and fry in the pan.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan.

8. Step 8

Step 8
After all the pork strips are fried, re-fry them to remove excess oil.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Heat another pan, stir-fry the ginger and garlic slices, then add the ingredients and stir-fry, add the pork strips and the prepared sauce, and cook over high heat until the sauce is dry.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Serve.

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