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Sweet and Sour Pork (咕噜肉)

Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia Top Pick STOVETOP
7/10

Crispy battered pork pieces tossed in a tangy sauce of vinegar, ketchup, and pineapple with bell peppers.

Pork Stir-Fry & Sauté Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Double-frying the pork creates an extra-crispy shell that resists the sauce for a few crucial minutes, giving you crunch and tang in every bite.

Key Ingredients

pork loin cornstarch rice vinegar ketchup pineapple bell peppers sugar

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