Pineapple Braised Pork
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Pineapple Braised Pork

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Pineapple Braised Pork

About This Recipe

This crispy and tangy Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender, golden-fried pork with juicy pineapple in a rich, flavorful sauce. The pork tenderloin is marinated with salt, pepper, and cornstarch for extra tenderness, then coated in a light egg and flour batter for the perfect crunch. Fried to golden perfection and tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce—made with ketchup, sugar, and a touch of vinegar—this dish delivers a mouthwatering balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The addition of fresh pineapple adds a refreshing tropical twist, making every bite irresistible. Quick to prepare yet packed with restaurant-quality flavors, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork tenderloin 200g
The aromatics
  • pineapple 150g
The sauce & seasonings
  • egg 1
  • flour 2 tbsp
  • cornstarch 1 tbsp
  • ketchup 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the pork tenderloin clean, cut it into small cubes, and pound it a few times with the back of a knife.
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Step 2
Step 2
Add an appropriate amount of salt, chicken essence, pepper powder, and a small amount of cornstarch to the pounded pork tenderloin, mix well, and marinate for later use. Cut the pineapple into small pieces for later use; Coat the marinated pork tenderloin with egg liquid and then coat it with flour (flour and cornstarch in a 2:1 ratio).
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat oil in a pot (insert a chopstick into the pot and there are small bubbles), adjust to medium-low heat, add the pork tenderloin cubes, and fry until golden brown. Before removing from the pot, adjust to high heat and fry until the color deepens, then remove and set aside.
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat the pot, add 1 bowl of water, add more ketchup, more sugar, and a small amount of vinegar. After boiling, add an appropriate amount of cornstarch water and cook until thickened, then add the fried pork tenderloin and pineapple, and stir well.

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