Sweet and sour Pork

Ingredients:

For the Pork:

• 1 lb (450g) pork tenderloin or shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Vegetables:

• 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 onion, cut into chunks

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pork:

• Season the pork pieces with salt and pepper.

• In a bowl, beat the egg, then add the pork pieces to coat them.

• Dredge the pork pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.

2. Fry the Pork:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

• Fry the pork pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Make the Sauce:

• In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.

• In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry.

4. Cook the Vegetables:

• In a large pan or wok, add a little oil and stir-fry the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper until tender but still crisp.

5. Combine and Cook:

• Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and bring to a simmer.

• Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.

• Add the fried pork pieces to the pan and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.

6. Serve:

• Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!#dinnerideas #lemon8challenge