Recipes Main Dishes Pork Sweet and Sour Pork 4.8 (1,164) 911 Reviews 210 Photos Sweet and sour pork the way my husband's grandmother made it. She was Chinese and the secret is apple cider vinegar. This recipe is the way Gramma made sweet and sour dishes her whole life. It is the best! Submitted by PAM_1 Updated on November 12, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 210 210 210 210 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes Marinade: 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white sugar 1 egg white 2 green onions, chopped Frying: 1 quart vegetable oil for frying ½ cup cornstarch Stir-Fried Vegetables: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste salt to taste 1 ¼ cups water, divided ¾ cup white sugar ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup ketchup ½ teaspoon soy sauce ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with soy sauce, salt, and sugar for marinade. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add egg white and green onions and mix until well-combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer. Coat pork with cornstarch. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fry in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil for vegetables in a wok over medium heat. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with pinch of sugar and salt. Remove from heat and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in cooked pork, celery mixture, and pineapple chunks with juice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Return to a boil, then mix in remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Cook until thickened and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios From the Editor We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 1,925 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 663 Calories 35g Fat 75g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 663 % Daily Value * Total Fat 35g 45% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 43mg 14% Sodium 1085mg 47% Total Carbohydrate 75g 27% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 52g Protein 14g 28% Vitamin C 36mg 40% Calcium 57mg 4% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 517mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.