Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

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This easy sweet and sour pork recipe is a delicious and quick way to satisfy your craving for Chinese takeout at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful dish that combines the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Tender pieces of pork are coated in a sticky sauce that is bursting with flavors like vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Easy sweet and sour pork recipe details

Easy sweet and sour pork recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:110

A simple recipe with common pantry ingredients. After a 1-hour marinade, you’re just 10 minutes away from flavorful pork.
Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 1/4 pounds pork chops, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Extra time: 1 hour, marinating

1. Combine cornstarch, water, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup in a large plastic resealable bag. Add pork; marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
2. Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet and set over medium-high heat. Add pork and sauce from the bag.
3. Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes until pork strips turn completely white. Serve, with rice if desired.