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Sweet and Sour Pork (Soy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Sweet and Sour Pork (Soy-Free)

A classic sweet and sour pork recipe made completely soy-free using alternative ingredients. Served with steamed rice.

60m4 servings
Contains eggSOY-free
600 cal|45g protein|55g carbs|25g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Pork Tenderloin
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 4 cups Steamed Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g Pork Tenderloin into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch and the 1 Egg until smooth. Add the pork cubes to the bowl and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
  3. 3Heat the 2 tbsp Avocado Oil in a large 30.48 cm skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 175°C. Carefully add the coated pork cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. 4In the same skillet, add the 2 medium Bell Peppers (cut into 2.54 cm pieces) and the 1 medium Onion (cut into 2.54 cm pieces). Sauté for 5-7 minutes over medium-high heat until the vegetables are softened but still slightly crisp.
  5. 5Add the 1 cup Pineapple Chunks, 1/4 cup Tomato Paste, 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar, 3 tbsp Honey, 1 tbsp Coconut Aminos, and 1/4 cup Chicken Broth to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together.
  6. 6Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. The sauce should be glossy.
  7. 7Return the fried pork cubes to the skillet. Toss the pork in the thickened sauce for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well coated.
  8. 8Serve the sweet and sour pork immediately over the 4 cups of Steamed Rice.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos

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