Sweet And Sour Pork Iii
This chinese cured pork belly recipe is truly a family treasure.
Recipe Summary Sweet And Sour Pork Iii
My husband's grandmother was Chinese. She taught me this one. This is the way Gramma made Sweet and Sour all her life (she died 6 years ago at age 94). The secret is apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients | Pork Belly Recipes Chinese1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon soy sauce1 egg white2 green onions, chopped1 quart vegetable oil for frying½ cup cornstarch1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces1 medium onion, cut into wedgeswhite sugar to tastesalt to taste1 cup water¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup white sugar⅓ cup apple cider vinegar¼ cup ketchup½ teaspoon soy sauce1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained2 tablespoons cornstarch¼ cup waterDirectionsPlace cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks with juice. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.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.Info | Pork Belly Recipes Chineseprep:
30 mins
cook:
30 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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