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.

Samoan Style Sweet And Sour Pork

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

  1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Season the pork with salt and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic, onion, and bell pepper until they start to soften.
  5. Add the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the pork to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. 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