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Healthy Sweet and Sour Pork

Healthy Sweet and Sour Pork

This healthier version of sweet and sour pork will satisfy your cravings!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword healthy sweet and sour pork
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings 4 servings, about 2 cups each
Calories 300 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce divided use
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp. dry sherry wine optional
  • 4 tsp. cornstarch (preferably GMO-free), divided use
  • 1 lb. raw, lean, boneless pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp. 100% pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. all-natural tomato paste no sugar added
  • 1½ tsp. raw honey
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil divided use
  • 1 medium onion cut in half, sliced vertically
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into ½-inch wide strips
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into ½-inch wide strips
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper cut into ½-inch wide strips
  • 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple (or canned pineapple in juice)
  • sprigs Fresh cilantro (for garnish; optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, ginger, sherry (if desired), and 2 tsp. cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Place in a large resealable bag.
  2. Add pork; marinate, refrigerated, for 30 minutes.
  3. Combine remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, tomato paste, honey, and remaining 2 tsp. cornstarch in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet (or wok) over medium-high heat.
  5. Add pork; cook undisturbed for 1½ minutes. Cook, stirring constantly, for an additional minute, or until pork is browned but not cooked all the way through. Remove pork from pan. (Note: This may need to be done in 2 or more batches, so that all of the pork has contact with the pan and is seared.) Discard any leftover marinade.
  6. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat.
  7. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
  8. Add pork; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  9. Add pineapple juice mixture; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and pork is cooked through.
  10. Add pineapple; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  11. Divide between four serving plates. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
  12. Serve each portion with ½ cup cooked brown rice, if desired.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.