Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork "Guo Bao Rou"(锅包肉)

A delicious and crispy fried pork dish with a tangy vinegar sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
A delicious and crispy fried pork dish with a tangy vinegar sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 400gpork tenderloin
- 200gpotato starch
- 150mLwater
- 2tspcooking oil
- 2tsplight soy sauce
- 1tspShaoxing wine
- 1/4tspblack pepper
- 1piecespring onion (white part), julienned
- 1piecespring onion (green part), julienned
- 15gginger, julienned
- 1piecered chili, julienned
- 4clovegarlic, sliced
- cooking oil (for frying)
Sauce
- 2tbspvinegar
- 3tbspsugar
- 1/4tspsalt
- 1tsplight soy sauce
How to make Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork "Guo Bao Rou"(锅包肉)
Cut the tenderloin into thin slices and put it into a bowl. Add the light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and pepper to the pork. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust. Set aside.
Combine the potato starch and water in a bowl. Add 2 tsp of cooking oil to the batter. Add the marinated pork slices into the batter and mix well until all pork slices are well coated.
In a deep bottom wok, heat up the oil. Carefully add the coated pork slices to the heated oil. Fry them in hot oil until golden brown. Remove the deep-fried pork slices. Wait until the oil reaches the proper temperature. Continue with the following batch. Once all the meat slices have been fried, wait until the oil reaches the right temperature once more before placing the meat slices back in for an additional one to two minutes of double frying.
Add a little oil to the wok, heat up at high heat, and sauté the shredded spring onion, ginger, and garlic until aromatic. Pour in the sauce and stir well until the sauce is bubbling.
Pour the fried meat slices in and stir-fry rapidly to coat them equally in sauce. Serve it when it is still warm. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Double frying the pork slices will make them extra crispy.
Be cautious when adding the vinegar sauce as it can be quite pungent.
FAQS
Can I use a different cut of pork instead of tenderloin?
Yes, you can use other cuts like pork loin or pork shoulder, but tenderloin is preferred for its tenderness and quick cooking time.
What can I substitute for Shaoxing wine?
If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can use dry sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and water as a substitute.
How do I ensure the pork stays crispy after frying?
Double frying the pork slices is key to achieving a crispy texture. Make sure to let the oil heat up properly between batches.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
While the pork can be marinated ahead of time, it is best to fry and serve it fresh to maintain its crispiness.
What can I serve with Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork?
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or fried rice, and you can also serve it with stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
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