Sweet and Sour Pork 

Sweet and Sour Pork is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender pork with a deliciously tangy and sweet sauce. This version by Cooking With Lei offers a simplified and authentic approach that marinates the pork directly in the sauce with five-spice powder for deeper flavor. The result is a perfectly seasoned and crispy pork that’s ideal for meal prepping, parties, or a satisfying dinner. It’s a versatile dish—serve it over steamed rice, with stir-fried vegetables, or even enjoy it as a savory snack. The marinade-soak method ensures every bite is bursting with rich, balanced flavor.

Ingredients

• 500g pork scotch or pork loin, cut into 1 cm thick pieces
  
  

• 2 tablespoons Chinese dark vinegar (Zhenjiang vinegar)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  
  

• 2 tablespoons rice wine
  
  

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  
  

• 2 tablespoons plain flour
  
  

• Vegetable oil for deep frying
  
  

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the pork slices with Chinese dark vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, and rice wine. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
   
   

2. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and plain flour. If you prefer a crispier coating, drain about half of the marinade from the pork before coating.
   
   

3. Toss the marinated pork in the flour mixture until well coated.
   
   

4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the pork pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy.
   
   

5. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Best enjoyed hot with rice or as a snack.
   
   

Nutrients

Pasunod:

• Calories: 4702 kcal (total)
  
  

• Protein: 56g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 28g
  
  

• Fat: 491g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 41g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 307g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 168mg
  
  

• Sodium: 625mg
  
  

• Potassium: 990mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 6g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 16 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 0.4mg
  
  

• Calcium: 36mg
  
  

• Iron: 3mg