Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
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Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

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Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

About This Recipe

This crispy and tangy Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender meat with a vibrant, glossy sauce. Thin strips of pork are marinated in egg white, cornstarch, and cooking wine for a velvety texture, then fried until golden and crispy. The magic happens when ginger, garlic, and tomato sauce are stir-fried until fragrant, creating a rich base. A sweet and tangy sauce made with sugar and vinegar simmers to perfection, thickened to coat each pork strip beautifully. A final drizzle of oil enhances the sauce’s shine, while sesame seeds and fresh scallions add a nutty crunch and pop of color. Perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, this dish delivers crispy, juicy bites with every forkful—ideal served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal. Quick to make yet restaurant-quality, it’s a must-try for lovers of bold, flavorful Chinese cuisine!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork tenderloin 200g
The aromatics
  • egg white 1 large
  • cornstarch 2 tbsp
  • sesame seeds 1 tbsp
  • scallions 2 stalks (chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • tomato sauce 2 tbsp
  • ginger 1 tsp (minced)
  • garlic 1 tsp (minced)
  • oil 50ml (for frying) + 1 tbsp (for stir-frying)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the cleaned pork tenderloin into strips with equal length and width. Put the pork strips in a bowl and add egg white, cornstarch, and cooking wine in appropriate amounts, and mix well.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat oil in a pot over the fire, and when the oil is 80% hot, add the pork strips one by one. Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain the oil.
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Step 3
Step 3
Leave some oil in the pot, heat it, and add tomato sauce and minced ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until the oil turns red.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add the sugar and vinegar sauce, and simmer over low heat until the sauce in the pot starts to boil. Then, add a spoonful of oil to make the sauce more colorful and flavorful.
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Step 5
Switch to medium heat, add the fried pork strips, and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 6
Step 6
When the sauce becomes thick, remove from heat, and pour onto a plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add some chopped scallions to make it look more appetizing.

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