Sweet and Sour Shanghai Pork (上海糖醋猪肉)

上海糖醋猪肉 (Sweet and Sour Shanghai Pork) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Shanghai Shanghai Cuisine Sweet And Sour Pork Chinese Recipe
Sweet and Sour Shanghai Pork (上海糖醋猪肉)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork loin, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Coat the pork slices in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork slices until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and pineapple chunks until slightly tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, water, and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the fried pork slices back into the skillet, and toss to coat with the sweet and sour sauce.
  6. Serve the 上海糖醋猪肉 (Sweet and Sour Shanghai Pork) hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large skillet Small bowl

Tools

Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve 上海糖醋猪肉 (Sweet and Sour Shanghai Pork) with steamed white rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra tanginess, add a splash of rice vinegar to the dish just before serving.

Cost

$15