Trim excess fat from pork. Cut into bite-size pieces.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Crispy battered pork with a sweet and sour sauce doesn’t need to be high in sodium or deep-fried. Dietitian Amanda makes her own healthier version for under 600 calories per serving.
For more healthy substitution ideas, view all of Dietitian Amanda’s substitutions on HSTV.com.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs. Hormel Always Tender boneless pork top loin | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour | ||
| ½ c. plus 2 tbsp. cold water, plus additional as needed, divided | ||
| ¼ c. plus 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee cornstarch, divided | ||
| 1 Hy-Vee large egg | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| 3 tbsp. Hy-Vee canola oil | ||
| 1 can(s) (20-oz.) Hy-Vee pineapple chunks in juice | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee white vinegar | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee brown sugar | ||
| 2 tsp. Hy-Vee low-sodium soy sauce | ||
| 1 clove(s) garlic, minced | ||
| ¾ c. carrot chips | ||
| 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced | ||
| 8 c. Hy-Vee brown rice, cooked |
Things To Grab
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Large skillet
- Plate
- Paper towels
- Small bowl
Directions
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
To make pork easier to cut, freeze for about 1 hour.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ½ cup water, ¼ cup cornstarch, egg, and salt until well combined. Toss pork in batter until coated.
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add coated pork to skillet in batches. Cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel lined plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining pork. Wipe out skillet.
Drain pineapple, reserving liquid and chunks. Add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1 cup; pour into same skillet over medium heat. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Continue to whisk until sugar dissolves. Stir in carrot chips and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until well combined; set aside.
Stir in reserved pineapple chunks, green bell peppers, and cornstarch and water mixture into skillet. Bring back to a simmer and simmer for 1 minute or until thickened. Add pork to vegetables and sauce and heat through.
Serve Sweet and Sour Pork over hot cooked brown rice.
Nutrition facts
Servings
570 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 79g
- Protein: 33g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
0%
Potassium 15%