Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork Recipe

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Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork
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Directions:

  1. Trim the meat of excess fat and any silver skin.
  2. Pound the meat with a meat tenderizer to separate the muscle fibers.
  3. Cut it lengthwise into 1 inch wide stripes and then crosswise into 1 inch cubes.
  4. Combine the marinade ingredients together and mix well.
  5. Place the pork in the marinade, stir well, and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Mix together the sugar, salt, white vinegar, soy sauce, wine, and ketchup for the sauce.
  7. In a sauce pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot.
  8. Add the garlic and cook briefly, turning the garlic several times.
  9. Add the mixed sauce ingredients and stir until it comes to a boil.
  10. Reduce the heat to low and add in the cornstarch mixture stirring until it begins to thicken.
  11. Add the water and stir until the sauce becomes smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and discard the garlic.
  12. Heat the oil in a wok until hot, about 350ºF.
  13. Dredge the pork in the cornstarch-flour mixture and shake off any excess flour.
  14. Place the pork in the oil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pork from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  15. Return the oil to 350ºF.
  16. Return the pork to the oil and cook for 2 minutes until the pork is crisp and browned.
  17. Return the sauce to a simmer and add the pineapple.
  18. Simmer for 30 seconds.
  19. Remove the pork from the oil and place in the sauce after draining briefly.
  20. Place the sauce over high heat and stir until the pork is well coated.
  21. Serve immediately with white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3173.87 Kcal (13288 kJ)
Calories from fat 2835.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 315.11g 485%
Cholesterol 152.82mg 51%
Sodium 2198.1mg 92%
Potassium 761.31mg 16%
Total Carbs 55.55g 19%
Sugars 22.56g 90%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 8%
Protein 38.66g 77%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 47.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 459.59 Kcal (1924 kJ)
Calories from fat 410.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.63g 485%
Cholesterol 22.13mg 51%
Sodium 318.29mg 92%
Potassium 110.24mg 16%
Total Carbs 8.04g 19%
Sugars 3.27g 90%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 8%
Protein 5.6g 77%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 15%
Iron 0.4mg 14%
Calcium 6.8mg 5%

* 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

  • 89.4
    Points
  • 90
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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