Alton Brown Sweet And Sour Pork

Alton Brown’s Sweet and Sour Pork is a gourmet delicacy With its mouth-watering marinated pork, colorful vegetables, and tangy sauce that can be prepared in 1 hour and 12 minutes!

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Sweet And Sour Pork Recipe:

• Balances are savory and sweet with a crispy texture.
• Marinade enhances pork tenderness.
• Easy-to-follow steps for a homemade takeout favorite.
• It Infuses diverse flavors for a memorable dining experience.

❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Sweet And Sour Pork Recipe?

Alton Brown’s Sweet And Sour Pork is a fusion of soy, garlic, ginger, and a crispy coating, fried to golden perfection. Simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce with veggies and pineapple for a delightful medley.

🥩 Alton Brown Sweet And Sour Pork Ingredients

• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/4 cup flour, plus seasoned flour for dredging
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 pound pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Kosher salt and pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 ounce honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/3 cup large diced Vidalia onion
• 1/3 cup large diced celery
• 1/3 cup carrots sliced 1/4-inch thick, on a bias
• 1/3 cup large diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup large diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes

🍲 How To Make Alton Brown Sweet And Sour Pork

1. Mix the soy, ginger, garlic, flour, and cornstarch in a large non-reactive bowl. Add a liberal amount of salt and pepper to the pork.
2. Toss the pork in the bowl to coat. Marinate for at least one night in the fridge.
3. Coat the pork with flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper after removing it from the marinade.
4. Preheat an inch of oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a large frying pan. In batches, fry the pork until it turns a golden brown color. Rinse with paper towels. Put aside on a warm plate.
5. Pour the vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and honey into a separate bowl. Blend by whisking.
6. Toss the canola and sesame oils into a small roasting pan and heat them.
7. Put the pork and vegetables in the pan and pour the ketchup mixture over them. Reduce heat to low and simmer for pork tenderness.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Marinate pork overnight for optimal flavor.
• Ensure oil reaches 350°F for golden, crispy results.
• Use a non-reactive bowl for marinade.
• Simmer on low heat for tender pork and well-blended flavors.

🍚 What Goes Well With Sweet And Sour Pork?

Perfect accompaniments to sweet and sour pork include scallion rice, vegetable dumplings, hot and sour soup, roasted bok choy, smashed cucumber salad, chow mein, and shrimp egg rolls.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Sweet And Sour Pork?

• In The Fridge: Keep leftover sweet and sour pork in a sealed tightly container for 3 to 4 days.
• In The Freezer: Freeze leftover sweet and sour pork in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating. 

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Sweet And Sour Pork?

• Stove: Reheat sweet and sour pork on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
• Microwave: Warm sweet and sour pork in short 40-second bursts, stirring in between, until thoroughly reheated.
• Air Fryer: Heat sweet and sour pork in the air-fryer basket for about 1 minute at 400°F.

FAQs

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Alton Brown Sweet And Sour Pork Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 482
• Total Fat 8.2g
• Saturated Fat 2.4g
• Trans Fat 0.1gg
• Cholesterol 64mg
• Sodium 551mg
• Potassium 379.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates 76g
• Dietary Fiber 1.2g
• Sugars 24g
• Protein 22g