Sweet and Sour Pork Loin With Pineapple

Sweet and Sour Pork
D. L. Rattray
Prep: 12 mins
Cook: 80 mins
Total: 92 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Try a sweet and sour recipe with pork loin and pineapple, along with seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (cut in thin strips)
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Cut pork slices into strips about 3 inches long and 1/2 to 1 inch wide.

  3. Sauté the pork strips in a skillet or sauté pan in hot oil over medium heat until lightly browned; drain.

  4. Drain pineapple; reserve juice.

  5. Combine pineapple juice, 3/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and salt; pour over pork in skillet. Cover and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat is tender.

  6. In a cup, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to pork mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

  7. Add pineapple chunks, onion and green pepper to the pork. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender.

  8. Serve over rice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
518 Calories
11g Fat
78g Carbs
24g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 518
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 203mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 24g
Calcium 52mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)