Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients

• •1 lb (450g) pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
• •1/2 cup cornstarch
• •1/4 cup vegetable oil
• •1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
• •1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• •1/2 cup onion, diced
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •1/4 cup ketchup
• •1/4 cup sugar
• •2 tbsp rice vinegar
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp ginger powder
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, toss the pork pieces with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until well coated.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the coated pork pieces to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

5. 5

   Add the pineapple chunks and stir for another minute.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.

7. 7

   Return the crispy pork to the skillet and toss everything together until the pork is well coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.