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Sweet and Sour Pork Skillet
A sweet and sour pork skillet with seared pork, bell peppers, and pineapple in a tangy-sweet sauce.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
30
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Searing the pork first gives it color before the sauce goes on. A quick ketchup-based sauce balances sweet and tangy without any deep-frying.
Quick Fixes
Sauce too thin: simmer an extra minute to thicken.
Too sweet: add a splash more vinegar.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vegetables
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion, cut into chunks
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
Pasta & Grains
Topping
How to Make It
1
Season the pork with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork, and cook 5 minutes until browned and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
2
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then add the bell peppers and onion and cook 4 minutes until crisp-tender; stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, pour into the skillet, and simmer 2 minutes until thickened.
4
Return the pork to the skillet, stir in the pineapple, and toss to coat and warm through.
5
Spoon over rice and top with green onions.
Store
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat
Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water.
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Avo's Tip
Add the pineapple at the very end so it stays juicy instead of breaking down.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Are fresh or canned pineapple best?
Both work; canned is convenient, fresh adds a brighter flavor.
• What pork cut works best?
Boneless pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces, works well here.
• How do I serve it?
Over steamed white rice to catch the sauce.
Sweet and Sour Pork Skillet
Ingredients
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1 ¼ lb pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
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1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
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1 small onion, cut into chunks
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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⅓ cup ketchup
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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cooked white rice, for serving
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Season the pork with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork, and cook 5 minutes until browned and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
2
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then add the bell peppers and onion and cook 4 minutes until crisp-tender; stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, pour into the skillet, and simmer 2 minutes until thickened.
4
Return the pork to the skillet, stir in the pineapple, and toss to coat and warm through.
5
Spoon over rice and top with green onions.
15
min
active
30
min
total
4
servings
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