Sweet and sour pork recipe
- 2 Pork loin chops or steaks
- 2 tbsp Groundnut oil
- 1 Splash of light soy sauce
- 1 Pinch of ground white pepper
- 2 Portions of steamed jasmine rice or salad leaves to serve
- 3 tbsp Roasted whole soya beans or dry-roasted peanuts - For the pork coating
- 1 Pinch of sea salt (optional) - For the pork coating
- 3 Pinches of ground white pepper - For the pork coating
- 1 tsp Crushed dried chillies - For the pork coating
- 125 g (4.4oz) Tinned pineapple in natural juice - For the sweet and sour sauce
- 125 ml (4.4fl oz) Pineapple juice - For the sweet and sour sauce
- 3 tbsp Freshly squeezed lime juice - For the sweet and sour sauce
- Put all the ingredients for the pork coating into a grinder and whiz until coarsely ground, or grind in a pestle and mortar.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Put all the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce into a blender and whiz to a paste.
- Sprinkle the pork coating onto a board and press the pork into the spice mix, pressing down so that the mix sticks to the meat, and coating well on both sides.
- Heat a wok or pan over a high heat and add the groundnut oil.
- Add the pork and cook for 2 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the pork from the wok and put to one side in a warm place.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the wok and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened naturally.
- Season further if required with light soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, salt and pepper.
- Serve the sauce poured over the pork, with salad leaves or rice.
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Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/11040/sweet-and-sour-pork- (may not work)