Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

  • 2 pounds boneless pork top loin, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 scallions, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 pound snow peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Splenda®
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon guar gum
  1. Prepare all your ingredients first. Mince the scallions and reserve 1/2 or more of the green portion to use as a garnish. The pork can be cubed or cut into strips. Slice and mince the veggies.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the water, vinegar, soy sauce, Splenda, lemon juice and orange extract. Add guar gum and whisk until dissolved. Set aside.
  3. In wok or large non-stick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ginger, garlic, scallions, peppers and carrots for about 3 minutes. Add pork and stir-fry for 3 more minutes. Add the snow peas and toss. Add the sauce, stir and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Serve garnished with scallion greens.