How to make: Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork

Title: How to make: Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork

Channel Name: HAPPY WOK

Description: Learn how to make mouth-watering and delicious sweet & sour pork in the authentic Cantonese style (Hong Kong Style). This dish, served with hot steamed white rice, is irresistible and is one of the most ordered items in Chinese restaurants. Here is a printable list of ingredients courtesy of Mr. Humboles for easy reference.

Summary Overview: In this video tutorial by HAPPY WOK, you will learn how to make Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork, a popular and classic dish in Chinese cuisine. The recipe includes marinating pork tenderloin, preparing a batter, making sweet and sour sauce mixture, and stir-frying vegetables to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

1. Marinate the Pork:

• Cut 1 pound of pork tenderloin into bite-size pieces.
• In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, and 1 tablespoon of rice wine.
• Add the pork pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Batter:

• In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of corn starch, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 2 beaten eggs.
• Mix the ingredients until you have a smooth batter consistency.

3. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce Mixture:

• In a saucepan, mix 1/2 cup of pineapple juice, 1/4 cup of Chinkiang vinegar, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch.
• Stir the mixture well and set it aside.

4. Prepare the Stir-Fry Vegetables:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or skillet.
• Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir-fry for a minute.
• Add in 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1/2 yellow onion, and 1/2 can of pineapple wedges (white parts only) along with 4 green onions (spring onions/scallions).

5. Cook the Pork:

• Dip the marinated pork pieces into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
• Deep fry the pork in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

6. Combine and Serve:

• Once the pork is cooked, pour the sweet and sour sauce mixture over the stir-fried vegetables.
• Add the cooked pork to the sauce and vegetables, tossing everything together until well coated.
• Serve the Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork hot with steamed white rice.

Enjoy your homemade Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork following these easy steps!