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Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

Irresistible Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork with a Twist

This Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork combines tangy and sweet flavors for a delicious dinner option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 500 grams Pork Scotch Juicy and flavorful
For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese Dark Vinegar Can substitute with balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use a quality soy sauce like Lee Kum Kee
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon Five Spice Powder Use sparingly to match taste
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Optional for simpler marinade
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Maintain a 2:1 ratio with flour
  • 1/2 cup Flour
For Frying
  • Oil for deep frying Ensure oil is hot enough for frying

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine the pork scotch with Chinese dark vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, five spice powder, and rice wine. Let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight for best flavor infusion.
  2. Once marinating is complete, remove excess marinade from the pork. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and flour together to form your crispy batter.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat your oil over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough (sizzling when the pork is added) for deep frying.
  4. Carefully add the marinated pork pieces to the hot oil, frying them until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with additions like bell peppers or pineapples for variation.

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