Chinese Take-Out Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

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Chinese Take-Out Sweet and Sour Pork
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  1. Place the cubes pork in a medium bowl, add in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce; using clean hands toss well to combine, then add in 1 egg white and toss once again.
  2. Mix in chopped green onion; cover and refrigerate for 1 or more hours.
  3. Heat 1 quart of oil to 365 degrees F in a large heavy pot or in an electric deep-fryer.
  4. Remove the pork from the fridge and toss with 1/2 cup cornstarch.
  5. Fry the pork in hot oil about 8 minutes or until evenly browned (do not over crowd the pot fry in 2 batches or three if necessary) drain on paper towels or on a rack.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium heat; stir in bell pepper strips, onion and crushed chil flakes; stir fry until just tender, then season with 1/4 teaspoon sugar and salt to taste; remove from heat and set aside.
  7. For the sweet and sour sauce; in a large skillet or saucepan combine 1 cup water with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; bring to a boil.
  8. Stir in the cooked pork along with green pepper/onion mixture, pineapple chunks along with the juice from the can; return to a simmer.
  9. In a small bowl whisk 1/4 cup cold water with 2 tablespoons cornstach until smooth; add into the simmering mixture and cook stirring until bubbly and thickened.
  10. Sprinkle top with a small amount of sesame seeds if desired, then serve with cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1195.22 Kcal (5004 kJ)
Calories from fat 455.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.61g 78%
Cholesterol 68.03mg 23%
Sodium 1518.38mg 63%
Potassium 1867.6mg 40%
Total Carbs 152.08g 51%
Sugars 26.59g 106%
Dietary Fiber 11.44g 46%
Protein 31.2g 62%
Vitamin C 48.4mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 16.4mg 91%
Calcium 89.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.66 Kcal (840 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.5g 78%
Cholesterol 11.42mg 23%
Sodium 254.92mg 63%
Potassium 313.55mg 40%
Total Carbs 25.53g 51%
Sugars 4.46g 106%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 46%
Protein 5.24g 62%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 25%
Iron 2.8mg 91%
Calcium 15.1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.3
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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