Sweet N Sour Pork

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• water
• 8 ounces pork fillets, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 small can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• oil for frying
• SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic , crushed
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 6 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare the batter, sift the flour, cornstarch baking powder and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil and enough water to make a thick, smooth batter. Using a wooden spoon, stir the ingredients in the well, gradually incorporating flour from the outside, and beat until smooth.

Heat enough oil in a wok to deep-fry the pork Dip the pork cubes one at a time into the batter and drop into the hot oil Fry 4-5 pieces of pork at a time and remove them with a draining spoon to paper towels. Continue until all the pork is fried.

Pour off most of the oil from the wok and add the pineapple. Cook over high heat for 1 - 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Mix all the sauce ingredients together and pour into the wok. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring continuously until thickened. Allow to simmer for about 1 - 2 minutes or until completely clear.

Add the pineapple and pork cubes to the sauce and stir to coat completely. Reheat for 1 - 2 minutes and serve immediately.