Samoan Style Sweet And Sour Pork
This Samoan Style Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the tanginess of vinegar and the savory taste of pork. It's a popular dish in Samoan cuisine and is perfect for serving with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic, onion, and bell pepper until they start to soften.
- Add the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Return the pork to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the sweet and sour pork hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Knife Small bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
This sweet and sour pork is best served hot with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For a more authentic Samoan flavor, you can add a dash of coconut milk to the sauce mixture.
Cost
$15