Hairy Bikers Sweet And Sour Pork

Hairy Bikers Sweet And Sour Pork is made with fresh pineapple, chicken breasts, sunflower oil, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and spring onions. This easy Sweet And Sour Pork recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Hairy Bikers Sweet And Sour Pork Ingredients

For The Chicken:

• ½ Small Pineapple
• 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 2 Tbsp Sunflower Oil
• 1 Onion, Cut Into Wedges
• 1 Red Pepper, Deseeded And Chopped
• 1 Green Pepper, Deseeded And Chopped
• 1 Tbsp Cornflour
• 4 Spring Onions, Trimmed And Thinly Sliced Diagonally

For The Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp Cornflour
• 300ml Fresh Pineapple Juice
• 2 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
• 25g Fresh Root Ginger, Peeled And Finely Grated
• 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Soft Light Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 1 Pinch of Dried Chilli Flakes
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

How To Make Hairy Bikers Sweet And Sour Pork

1. Prepare the sauce: Put the cornflour in a small bowl and stir in two tablespoons of the pineapple juice until smooth. Put the remaining pineapple juice in a separate bowl and stir in the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and chili flakes until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
2. Prepare the pineapple: Put the pineapple on a board and cut off the skin. Quarter lengthways and remove the tough central core. Cut the pineapple into thick slices and set aside.
3. Cut the chicken: Cut each chicken breast into seven to nine even pieces (depending on size).
4. Cook the vegetables: Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok and stir-fry the onion and peppers for three minutes over high heat.
5. Cook the chicken: Coat the chicken in the cornflour and add to the pan. Stir-fry for four minutes until very lightly colored on all sides.
6. Combine ingredients: Add the pineapple and sweet and sour sauce to the pan with the chicken and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple is hot.
7. Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornflour and pineapple juice mixture and cook for 30–60 seconds until the sauce is thickened and glossy, turning the chicken and vegetables until nicely coated.
8. Serve: Sprinkle with sliced spring onions and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Pineapple: Fresh pineapple tastes better and has a good texture. Don’t use canned pineapple because it can be too sweet and soft.
• Same Size Chicken Pieces: Cut the chicken into the same size pieces. This way, all the pieces cook evenly, and none are raw or overcooked.
• Cook on High Heat: Cook the vegetables and chicken on high heat. This keeps them crunchy and stops them from getting soggy.
• Cornflour on Chicken: Cover the chicken in cornflour before cooking. This makes the outside a bit crispy and keeps the inside soft.
• Thick Sauce: Make sure the sauce thickens well. Cook the cornflour mixture enough so the sauce is shiny and sticks to the chicken and vegetables.

What To Serve With Sweet And Sour Pork

Sweet And Sour Pork goes well with steamed rice, egg-fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, or noodles. You can also serve it with prawn crackers, a green salad, spring rolls, or dim sum for a tasty meal.

How To Store Sweet And Sour Pork

• Refrigerate: Store the cooked sweet and sour pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Place the cooled sweet and sour pork in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, leave it in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How To Reheat Leftovers

• In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the pork in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat for about 15-20 minutes until warm.
• In The Microwave: Place the pork in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and heat on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• On The Stove: Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the pork and stir occasionally until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Sweet And Sour Pork Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Sugars: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 60mg

Try More Hairy Bikers Recipes:

• Hairy Bikers Pork Casserole
• Hairy Bikers Pork Pie
• Hairy Bikers Slow Roast Pork Shoulder
• Hairy Bikers Indonesian Pork Stew