Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Pork

Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Pork is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender pork with a tangy sauce, perfect for a late-night craving. This delightful stir-fry is not only gluten-free but also brings the essence of traditional Chinese flavors straight to your table.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 250 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, diced
• Pineapple chunks - 100 grams, canned in juice
• Onion - 1 small, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch to create the sweet and sour sauce.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork pieces to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
6. Add the diced bell pepper and pineapple chunks to the skillet, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Return the cooked pork to the skillet and pour in the sweet and sour sauce. Stir well to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, over steamed rice or gluten-free noodles if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Good source of lean protein from pork.
• Contains antioxidant-rich bell peppers and pineapple.

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