Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry

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This One-Pot Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry recipe is made with super simple ingredients and can be on the table in under a half hour. That’s what I call a weeknight win! 

Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry in a white bowl.

This sweet and sour pork stir fry recipe is one of my favorites from my Healthy Eating One-Pot Cookbook.

It’s based on one of my favorite meals growing up: my mom’s sweet and sour meatballs.

I brought it into the 21st century by using fresh pineapple and ginger and adding honey to help sweeten it naturally.

And, of course, I turned it into a one-pot meal that you can make in a skillet in under a half hour. This recipe is perfect for hectic weeknights! 

This sweet and sour pork stir fry is definitely hearty enough to enjoy on its own, but you can also serve it over rice or cauliflower rice if you want to stretch it into more servings. 

Sweet and Sour Pork Ingredients

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients for this pork stir fry recipe look super simple but it’s so delicious. the sauce is thick enough to cling to every bite and has a great balance of sweet and tangy flavor. To make it, you’ll need:

Fresh ginger. It has so much more flavor than powdered ginger.

Pork loin. This is a great lean protein option, but you can also use chicken or beef.

Pineapple. I love making this recipe with fresh pineapple, but you can swap in frozen pineapple in a pinch,. Just be sure to thaw and drain it so your stir fry doesn’t get waterlogged.

Bell pepper. You can use any color bell pepper you want. I usually grab red or green.

Green Beans. Or broccoli or your favorite green vegetable.

Apple cider vinegar. This gives the sweet and sour sauce it’s traditional sour flavor.

Light brown sugar.

Honey.

Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free. You can also use coconut aminos, but you’ll want to add some salt if you do.

Cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry
Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry

Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry

As a kid, sweet and sour meatballs were one of my favorite dinners. I brought my mom’s sweet and sour sauce into the twenty-first century with this pork stir fry recipe that's perfect for easy week-night dinners. This stir-fry is substantial enough to stand on its own but is also great served over rice.
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Course: Healthy One Pan Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: pork stir fry, sweet and sour pork stir fry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 302kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 pound pork loin cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 ounces green beans trimmed
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the pork. Coo for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned but not fully cooked through.
  • Stir in the pineapple, green bell pepper, green beans, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the pork is cooked though.

Notes

Substitution tip: Use boneless, skinless chicken breast instead of pork loin
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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lauren

Hi, I'm Lauren!

I'm a certified plant-based cook and enthusiastic omnivore who loves looking for creative ways to make weeknight meals more nutritious. I'm the author of Heathy Eating One Pot Cookbook and Healthy Meal Prep Slow Cooker Cookbook. I also blog at The Busy Foodie. Read more...

 

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