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Best Easy Sweet and Sour Pork Mince Recipe

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This quick and easy sweet and sour pork mince comes together in under 25 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Ground pork soaks up a tangy-sweet sauce for a comforting weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout but is faster and better.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork (80/20 preferred)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice, drained)
  • 1 bell pepper (any color, diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients. Dice the bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the green onions. Drain the pineapple chunks and pat them dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  2. Brown the pork. Heat your skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and break it apart with your spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through. Leave about a tablespoon of fat in the pan for flavor.
  3. Sauté the aromatics. Push the pork to one side of the pan. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Then mix everything together.
  4. Add the bell pepper and pineapple. Toss in the diced bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, just until the pepper starts to soften but still has a little crunch.
  5. Pour in the sauce. Give your sauce mixture a quick stir, then pour it over the pork and vegetables. Stir everything together until the pork is evenly coated. Let it bubble for about 1 minute.
  6. Thicken the sauce. Give your cornstarch slurry a stir, then pour it into the pan while stirring continuously. The sauce will thicken almost immediately. Cook for another 30 seconds until it’s glossy and clings to the pork.
  7. Finish and serve. Turn off the heat. Taste the sauce and adjust with a pinch of salt or a splash more vinegar if needed. Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Notes

For a fruitier sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth. For extra heat, add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: sweet and sour pork, ground pork, easy weeknight dinner, quick recipe, takeout fakeout, pork mince, stir-fry

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