Chinese pork with green pepper and pineapple recipe

Recipe for chinese pork with green pepper and pineapple in our easy ethnic recipes collection. This is a simple version of a sweet and sour dish, a traditional recipe that has become a favorite in chinese restaurants all over the world.

Recipe ingredients

• 1 pound lean pork
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (drained from can of unsweetened pineapple chunks)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup pineapple chunks

This flavorful dish can easily be adapted to vegetarian tastes. Simply double the amount of green peppers, carrots, and pineapple in place of the pork and enjoy over steaming white rice. Red bell peppers also make a tasty addition to the mixture.

How to make chinese pork with green pepper and pineapple

• Slice pork thinly. (This is easiest when meat is partly frozen).
• Combine soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Add pork to this mixture, stir, and set aside.
• Mix remaining cornstarch with sugar and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Set aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok.
• Add pork to the skillet and stir-fry 4 to 7 minutes, or until white all the way through.
• Add pineapple juice mixture to meat and blend thoroughly. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• If necessary, add up to 2 tablespoons of additional oil to skillet. Stir-fry green pepper, carrots, and pineapple chunks for about 3 minutes. Blend thoroughly with pork and serve.

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes
Serves 4

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