Sweet and Sour Pork

Prep Time: 30 minutes  |  Cook Time: 30 minutes  |  Serving: 5

Ingredients List

450g pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp white sugar

1 tsp soy sauce

1 egg white

½ cup cornstarch

1 tbsp vegetable oil

3 stalks celery, cut into ½ inch pieces

1 medium yellow capsicum, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 medium onion, cut into wedges

1 cup water

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup white sugar

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup ketchup

½ tsp soy sauce

2 tbsp cornstarch

¼ cup water

Directions

1. Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp sugar, and 1 tsp soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.

2. Heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.

3. Coat the pork with ½ cup corn starch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the yellow capsicum, and onion, and cook until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside.

5. In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, ¼ tsp salt, ¾ cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and ½ tsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork and mix in 2 tbsp corn starch and ¼ cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.