Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork loin, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chunked
• 1 green bell pepper, chunked
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. 1Dip the pork cubes in the beaten egg, then coat them in the 1/2 cup of cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the pork in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per batch, until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
3. 3In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
4. 4Whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl, then pour it into the skillet with the peppers.
5. 5Bring the sauce to a simmer and stir in the cornstarch slurry, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
6. 6Add the pineapple chunks and fried pork back into the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly before serving hot.

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