SWEET & SOUR PORK BELLY #recipe
This sweet & sour pork belly recipe delivers the perfect balance of flavors with tender, caramelized pork in a vibrant sauce. It’s an impressive yet approachable dish that works beautifully for weeknight dinners or special occasions. For a complete meal, consider pairing it with sides like Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe or Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe to complement the rich, tangy notes.
PrintSweet and Sour Pork Belly
A popular sweet and sour pork belly recipe featuring deep-fried pork belly pieces coated in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce with vegetables, offering a classic and flavorful Chinese-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 300 g pork belly, skin removed, fat scored
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp potato flour (or corn flour)
- All-purpose flour, as needed for dredging
- Cooking oil, for deep frying
- 250 g chopped tomato
- 150 g ketchup
- 2 tbsp garlic, chopped
- 4 tbsp cooking oil (for sauce)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 heads onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 200 g tomato, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the pork belly with sugar, salt, cooking oil, and egg. Remove skin and score the fat.
- Dredge the marinated pork belly in potato flour and all-purpose flour.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or wok to deep fry the pork belly pieces until golden and crispy; drain excess oil.
- To make the sweet and sour sauce, heat 4 tbsp cooking oil in a pan and sauté chopped garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, ketchup, sugar, salt, and water. Cook and stir until sauce thickens.
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp cooking oil and stir fry cucumber, onion, and tomato until slightly tender.
- Add the sweet and sour sauce to the vegetables and stir well to combine.
- Add the fried pork belly pieces to the pan, stir fry to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the pork belly is well-coated and fried until crispy to contrast with the tangy sauce. Adjust sugar and salt in the sauce to your taste preference for sweetness and sourness balance.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 25
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to get crispy pork belly for this sweet and sour pork belly recipe?
To achieve crispy pork belly, pat the skin completely dry and score it before cooking. Roast at a high initial temperature to render the fat and crisp the skin. This texture contrasts wonderfully with the sticky sweet and sour sauce in your sweet and sour pork belly recipe.
Can I make this sweet and sour pork belly recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare components ahead. Cook the pork belly and make the sauce separately, storing them in the refrigerator. Reheat and combine them just before serving to maintain the best texture and flavor for your sweet and sour pork belly.
What can I serve with sweet and sour pork belly?
This dish pairs excellently with steamed jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce. A simple side of stir-fried vegetables like bok choy or bell peppers also complements the rich flavors of the sweet and sour pork belly recipe perfectly.
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