Sweet and sour pork
Maiale in agrodolce
Pork bites with pineapple and bell peppers, wrapped in a shiny and tasty sweet and sour sauce.
Sweet and sour pork is an Italian-Chinese-inspired dish, designed for home cooking and characterized by a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and savory flavors. The pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces, offers a tender texture and lends itself to quick, high-temperature cooking. Bell peppers and onion add color and a pleasant crunch, while the pineapple introduces a fruity and fragrant note. The sauce, enriched by tomato paste and thickened with cornstarch, coats meat and vegetables forming a shiny glaze. Cooking in a wok or in a skillet A large bowl maintains the lively character of the dish and concentrates the flavors without excessively prolonging the cooking time. The dish can be finished with basmati rice, which is ideal for soaking up the sauce and making it more substantial.
Instructions
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Prepare the sauce
3 minMix rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl. tomato paste, thecornstarch and (1.69 fl oz) 50 ml of water. Process until smooth. a mixture uniform, so set it aside: the starch must be well dispersed to thicken the sauce without lumps.
Brown meat and vegetables
8 minHeat a drizzle of olive oil of seeds in a wok or in a skillet capacious over high heatBrown the pork pieces for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown, then transfer them to a plate. In the same skillet skip the bell peppers and the onion for 3-4 minutes, leaving them colored and still firm.
Glaze the dish
3 minPut the pig back in the skillet with the vegetables, add the pineapple and pour in the sauce. Mix over high heat Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid thickens and forms a glossy glaze that evenly coats the meat, vegetables, and fruit. Serve with basmati rice and, if available, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Chef's Tips
Keep the fillet cooking for 6-8 minutes overall, as any longer risks drying out the meat.
Ingredients
- (21.16 oz) 600 g pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 bell peppers, one red and one yellow, checkered
- (5.29 oz) 150 g pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained
- (3 tbsp) 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- (2 tbsp) 2 tablespoons of sugar
- (2 tbsp) 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- (1 tbsp) 1 tablespoon Of tomato paste
- (1 tsp) 1 teaspoon Of cornstarch
- (1.69 fl oz) 50 ml water
- Seed oil
- Salt
- Diced onion
- Toasted sesame
- Basmati rice for serving
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