Braised Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce
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Braised Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Easy
person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pork in Sweet and Sour Sauce

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork tenderloin 300g
The aromatics
  • onions 1 medium (200g)
  • bell peppers 2 medium (300g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 20g
  • garlic 10g
  • eggs 2 large
  • flour 50g
  • starch 30g

menu_book Directions

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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.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the onions and bell peppers into slices and set aside.
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Step 3
Step 3
Slice the ginger and garlic and set aside.
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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.
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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.
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Step 6
Step 6
Heat oil in a pan, coat the pork strips with the batter and fry in the pan.
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Step 7
Step 7
Fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan.
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Step 8
Step 8
After all the pork strips are fried, re-fry them to remove excess oil.
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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.
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Step 10
Step 10
Serve.

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