Ingredients
4 servings
- •1 pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
- •1 teaspoon soy sauce
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon white sugar
- •1 egg white
- •2 green onions, chopped
- •1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- •0.5 cup cornstarch
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- •1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- •1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- •1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
- •salt to taste
- •1.25 cups water, divided
- •0.75 cup white sugar
- •0.33333334326744 cup apple cider vinegar
- •0.25 cup ketchup
- •0.5 teaspoon soy sauce
- •0.25 teaspoon salt
- •1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
- •2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place cubed pork in a medium bowl and season with soy sauce, salt, and sugar for marinade. Add egg white and green onions and mix until well-combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.
- Coat pork with cornstarch and fry in hot oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Heat oil for vegetables in a wok over medium heat. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with pinch of sugar and salt. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Stir in cooked pork, celery mixture, and pineapple chunks with juice. Return to a boil, then mix in remaining1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Cook until thickened and warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 663
- Carbohydrate: 75g
- Fat: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Sugar: 52g