Description
This Sweet and Sour Pork is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender pork chunks, colorful bell peppers, and juicy pineapple in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce. With its perfect balance of savory and sweet, this easy pork stir fry captures all the magic of classic takeout—right from your own kitchen. Whether made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, it’s a quick pork dinner that everyone at the table will love.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve the juice)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the pork in batches for 6–8 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker or deep skillet.
Add chopped bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks to the pork.
In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over the pork and vegetables.
Slow cooker method: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours.
Stovetop method: Cover and simmer on low for 30–40 minutes until the pork is tender.In the last 10 minutes, whisk cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
Stir well before serving and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Pork shoulder gives the most tender texture, but pork loin or tenderloin also works.
Add extra veggies like snap peas or zucchini for variety.
Adjust sweetness or tang by tweaking brown sugar or vinegar.
Red pepper flakes or chili can add heat.
Leftover sauce tastes amazing over steamed broccoli or fried rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry or slow cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese-American