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Delicious Sweet and Sour Pork: An Irresistible Recipe

Delicious Sweet and Sour Pork: An Irresistible Recipe
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total time
50 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
EASY
Calories
350 kcal

Quick summary

“Sweet and sour pork is a crunchy and sweet delight, perfect for cold days. It is worth it for its intense flavor and quick preparation.”

What you need to know

  • Carne de porco em cubos dourados dão um toque crocante ao prato
  • Molho com shoyu, açúcar mascavo e suco de laranja cria um sabor agridoce
  • Refogado com cebola e pimentão adiciona texturas e aromas

Ingredients

Main

  • 500g pork loin in cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pimentão vermelho cortado em tiras
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup of orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Principal

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the onion.
  2. Add the pork loin cubes and fry until golden brown.
  3. Add the bell pepper and sauté for a few more minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, and orange juice.
  5. Pour the mixture over the meat and stir well to incorporate.
  6. Let it cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot with white rice.

Chef's tips

  • Use uma panela funda para garantir que o molho engrosse corretamente
  • Regule o sal e pimenta no final para evitar sabor excessivo durante o cozimento
  • Corte os ingredientes consistentemente para um cozimento uniforme

Variations

  • Adicione cenouras cortadas em cubos para uma versão mais colorida
  • Substitua o pimentão por abobrinha para uma opção menos picante
  • Adicione folhas de manjericão fresco picadas para um toque agridoce

Substitutions

  • Molho shoyu pode ser substituído por molho de soja
  • Açúcar mascavo pode ser trocado por açúcar de confeiteiro
  • Suco de laranja pode ser substituído por suco de limão siciliano

How to store

Let the dish cool completely before putting it in a tupperware. Stored correctly, it lasts up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Can it be frozen?

Freezing this recipe is not recommended, as pork can lose texture upon thawing.

What to serve with

Serve with white rice or shoestring potatoes to complement the dish.

Frequently asked questions

Does the dish need to be served immediately?

No, it can be prepared in advance and served warm or cold.

How can I vary the sauce?

You can experiment with small amounts of Worcestershire sauce or ketchup to add more flavor.

Can I use cheaper pork?

Yes, cheaper pork loin also works well, but it may not be as tender as the more expensive loin.

Which orange juice can I use?

Concentrated orange juice or citrus orange juice can also be used as a substitute.

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