This classic Cantonese dish features tender pork pieces coated in a light batter and fried until golden and crisp. The pork is then tossed in a vibrant, balanced sauce of sweet vinegar and ketchup, studded with crunchy bell peppers, celery, and juicy pineapple chunks. The contrast between the hot, crispy pork and the cool, sweet-and-sour sauce makes every bite exciting. It’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish brings authentic restaurant-style flavor to your home kitchen with minimal fuss.
Tim Sheun Yuk (Sweet & Sour Pork)
Description
This classic Cantonese dish features tender pork pieces coated in a light batter and fried until golden and crisp. The pork is then tossed in a vibrant, balanced sauce of sweet vinegar and ketchup, studded with crunchy bell peppers, celery, and juicy pineapple chunks. The contrast between the hot, crispy pork and the cool, sweet-and-sour sauce makes every bite exciting. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleasing favorite that pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish brings authentic restaurant-style flavor to your home kitchen with minimal fuss.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the pork into bite-sized cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
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In a bowl, toss pork cubes with cornstarch, egg, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Fry pork pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Chop celery, onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Drain pineapple chunks.
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In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ketchup to make the sauce.
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In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry onion, bell pepper, and celery for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
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Add pineapple chunks and the prepared sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
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Return fried pork to the wok and toss gently to coat evenly with the sauce and vegetables.
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Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 274.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.9g25%
- Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
- Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
- Sodium 70.4mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 30.6g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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