Sweet and Sour Pork
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- This Sweet and Sour Pork has tender, juicy pork cubes encased in golden crispy batter fried to perfection with sweet onions, a tri selection of bell peppers/ capsicum, and carrots, all coated in a sweet and sour sauce that brings everything together. It's that comforting, flavorful dish you crave after a long day-simple, satisfying, and packed with deliciousness that makes you reach for seconds.
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Sweet and Sour Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup plum sauce amzn.to/3AnLyga
3 cups of water
5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice or orange juice (optional for added fruitiness)
Cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
Pork balls
Ingredients
800g Pork loin cubed
¾ teaspoon Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) Not baking powder
white pepper, a good shake
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Blanched cooled
Shake of pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Batter
Ingredients
3 cups of self-raising flour
1 heaped tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch
salt to taste
water - enough to make a batter
1 tbsp cooking oil
Vegetables of choice
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
1 onion diced
½ Red, Green, Yellow Bell pepper/capsicum diced
Small piece of carrot - sliced
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JUST LOOK AT THAT😋 Rik your balls look amazing! haha sorry mate...couldn't resist!. Contender for recipe of the month this one!👌😋😋
Ha ha ha - what a great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik
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LOL Wish I'd thought of that one
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Oh my goodness, so happy I found you. You are helping me get my asian food 🍲 to taste better. Thank you. Have subscribed.
You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank You. Best, Rik
I'm crying as this is my absolute favourite Chinese dish and it's so fekkin simple!!!
Well done, Rik. Keep 'em coming cos I really do try all of your recipes.
Hope you enjoy. Thank You. Best, Rik
Who can resist that!? Excellent, Rik. You're creating more than food, you're making better cooks all over the world.
Thank you. Appreciated. Lets hope more folks cook a little. Best, Rik
I love your methods. “Just chuck it all in and get on with it” that’s my kind of instructions 😁
Your sweet & sour pork has made me want lemon chicken. Don’t ask me how my brain works 😂
Ha ha ha - no worries! Thank you. Best, Rik
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Having made this recipe last night, it brought back happy memories of going to a restaurant in Wan-Chai, Hong Kong, way back in the 1980's, where it was said by the ex-pats community as serving the best Sweet and Sour Pork in Hong Kong. It Did! This was in that league! The batter was so good we used the last up as a pancake, then the sauce on top, delicious. Thanks Rik.
Thanks for sharing, appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik
The BIG CHEF!!!! Backyard!!!!😋😋😋😋😋
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That looks Fresher & Better than “any” food I got from a restaurant! 😋 👏
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Always excited for another recipe!
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All I can say is "What time is dinner?" I loved the photo at the end of you sitting behind the massive pile of sweet and sour pork. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Love "chuck it all into the bowl." I say it when I'm cooking now (and I live alone!) and always laugh.
Glad you enjoyed it! Keep laughing, Cheryl that is what is all about. Thank you. Best, Rik
Love these they are great also with chicken. I am a big advocate of Chinese food. My Spanish family love it when I make it. Your recipe as usual, is spot on for flavour and your
no-non sense instructions. Every recipe is an absolute winner🎉
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Rik... You're just spoiling us now! 🤪
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This is God tier Chinese food
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Tips galore and straight forward understandable descriptions and instructions! Let’s not forget the flavoursome recipes! Another favourite dish. Thank you dear Rik. You’re a star. 🙌🏼.
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Oh Rik! After following you for as long as I have,the only problem I am having is "what to cook first!" 😊. I am enjoying all the recipes and tips you share so again as always, Thank You🙏
Wonderful! Thank you. Best, Rik
Nice vid Rik, you should have a tv show. Explaining the methods & reasoning for them, for your recipes as you go is like a cooking class everytime.
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Hi Rick.
Another Awesome Video.
I'm Making This Tonight.
Always 10 Out Of 10.
Keep Up The Good Work.
Thanks Again Rick.🤗😊
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
I just recently "found" you and I am trying all your recipes! I love them, and love watching you. Thank you.
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That is a lovely plate or sweet and sour pork Rik ! I marveled at your skewer technique placement of the battered pork into the hot oil. No fuss, just slide them off with a fork.
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My favorite westernized Asian dish!! 😋😍 Looks NUMMY!
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I live in a town about 3000 population, so watching you eat sweet and sour pork which I have to drive miles to get makes me a little jealous!
Make it - make the other 2999 jealous. Thank You. Best, Rik
As always - very solid and appealingly cooked. And quite authentic. 👍
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Oh my word, here I was getting my knickers in a knot, wondering how I would divide the ingredients by 4. (I live alone) Then you said the msgic words - you can freeze it! Thanks chef! 😊
Thank you. Just make the sauce (freeze in batches) - and then you can make any size portion you would like. Just defrost and the sauce is ready to go - defrosts very quickly. If for one no problem. Best, Rik
AS ALWAYS SIMPLY THE BEST YOU ALWAYS MAKE THIS SO EASY FOR EVERYONE GREAT I LIKE WHAT YOU SAY AS EASY AS THAT 😂 RIK WE ALL LOVE YOU YOU ARE A REAL FRIEND TO ALL YOUR FOLLOWERS. SWEET& SOUR & A GOOD FILM TONIGHT. ❤ THANKS RIK 😂😂😂😅.
Wow, Ellen. You are very welcome. Appreciated. Its folks like you on here that make this channel. Thank you. Best, Rik
More take out 🤤😋, you forgot the fried rice 🍚 😂😂
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Alright! Gonna try this for family! Thanks Ric!!
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Yes , but where's the rest of the take out order? Like wontons, fortune cookies and the fried rice and the extra sauce packets chop sticks.😂😂 Looks perfect as usual nothing but the best for us, thank you ❤.
Ha ha ha. Thank you. Best, Rik
It’s 7am as I’m watching this but can’t wait until tonight to make this! Looks so good! Thanks for another good one!
Minus the food coloring I am excited about this one. I need to make the plum sauce I guess. 😆
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You could probably use a bit of raspberry juice for color.
First Chinese meal I ever ate [over 50 years ago] still a firm favorite!
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A classic. This was always included in our 'family style' takeout meals when I was a kid and it's exactly as I remember it. I'll be making it with air-fried tofu cubes but for me the draw was always the veg and that awesome sauce so no worries. Thank you so much.
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Thanks for another good recipe. As I've said before- Your soothing voice and easy, calm demeanor make watching your videos special.
Appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik
Been unplugged for a few days (needed it) This is a great welcome back. One of my favourite East Asian dishes. Perhaps ribs may just pip the post?
Great to have you back, John. I did wonder. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef Never think I doubt what you do mate. We all have to take a break from time to time.
Now don't wear yourself out on our account. We're still here! (with a shout-out to Steve Perry 😍) Much thanks as always.
Wow, what a cracking looking plate of sweet & sour Rik, looks absolutely delicious & hope your family enjoyed their meal 😋, clean plates all round I bet!Tbh I never really think of using pork for my S&S, usually use chicken, but will definitely try it out with pork loin in the future. Off now to try & source some of that delicious looking plum sauce you used in this recipe, I also like a bit of fresh ginger 🫚 in my sauce, I know technically it shouldn’t be there, but to me ginger & pineapple are a match made in heaven!😍 Thanks as always for sharing Rik 🙏, I will be making a batch of that base sauce to portion up for my fridge & freezer! 👨🍳👌😋💖
Sounds like a plan all round! David, I never care for technically - as per the recipes on this channel - cooking is about experimenting with ingredients you like and stuff all those that say it has to be made one specific way! All twaddle! You enjoy mate. I have had ginger in so many things. Especially out here in Asia. Thank you. Best, Rik
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I love sweet and sour pork.. now I can make it at home.
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Amazeballs!
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I was away for a few days and I have some catching up to do on your channel starting with this delicious looking recipe. Have you ever thought about writing a cookbook? The photos and videos of your food are always so tantalizing.
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This is the AWESOMEST recipe ever! Sweet and Sour Pork is my very favorite dish in the whole wide world!!!! I'm going to make this for sure!!!! Wow more inspiration from Genius Rik!!! Thank you!!
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thanks so much , I can actually smell that from Australia, guess what I am cooking this week end 😃🐨😂
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Looks amazing👌
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Omg Rik. The educational detail here, the idea, recipe...😊 you are masterchef champion of the world 2024 in my household. Virtually speechless m8. Incredible 😅😊😊😊😊
Steady! Appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik
I just died and went heaven watching and remembering Friday nights after a night out in the town ❤️🥰😘
Thank you. Better than sardine then? Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef cheeky bugger 😂 omg yes now show us how to make those asian spare ribs that were charred red coloured and slight anise flavour yummmmm
Yet another winner!
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Stunning sweet & sour pork...Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Rik, simple but top notch !!
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im liking that style of knife /chopper. food not bad either.lol
Cheers, Dave. Nice to see you here. Thank you. Best, Rik
Love this recipe, definitely adding to my list to make 😋
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I have done this recipe many times before, but Rik, you have the touch to always add something I didn't know about, like the extra cornstarch in the batter.
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Wonderful.Thanks.
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THANKS for this recepy 😊
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Cheers Chef. I love Asian cooking, so this is very much appreciated. My only disagreement Garlic should always be added, I just love it 🤣🤣 First class mate.
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Back when I was a senior in high school, my parents both retired. My Dad got pretty into making stir fry. He would have loved this. Watching this was like having him back and trying to teach me again. Thank you Rik. BTW - my wife says thank you for the spinach mushroom lasagna, Italian sausage and polenta and the rock buns. Made her birthday week a good one.
That is awesome! Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik that's a winner!!! Looks delicious 😋
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That looks delicious. Definitely trying it. Thanks!
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Looks delicious!!!
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It's mouthwatering recipe
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So Wonderful!
I love this recipe!
Just Awesome!
Health and Smiles!
Ohio❤
Thanks so much! Love to Ohio. Thank you. Best, Rik
It's a family favourite, not too often mind. Thank you again.
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All I can say is Yum! 🇦🇺
I watched this video before lunch & it made me hungry. I love that you use a decent amount of pork in your pork balls. Usually they put a tiny amount in the ones from the Chinese Restaurant, but they end up mostly batter. My Mum & I love Sweet & Sour Pork. I will be making this for her. I'm sure she'll love it. But I probably will leave out the colouring.
I also love that you use a tray with a rack on top, rather than using heaps of paper towel. Thanks for this recipe.
You are welcome! Hope you both enjoy! Thank you. Best, Rik
that’s some good looking pork!
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Your sauce has been logged, a lot of work in doing it all, looks great and I bet it tastes great/ nice on mate.
Thanks mate - easy really! Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh my Fabulous yummy 😋
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Forget the sauce---------i LOVE your ring! 🙃
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Thank you Rik. Looks wonderful. Recipe video saved for future reference. Top notch. Regards. 👍
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Ohhhh yum 😋😋 well done Rik & I like what your doin 😅
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Bloody superb, many thx
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Absolutely superb!
Cheers, mate. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef I need to watch more of your Chinese and Thai recipe videos, my partner prefers Chinese whereas I prefer Indian, it's only in the last 12 months I have started to get into Asian cookery rather than buy it from a restaurant or takeaway these days.
But all chefs are still learning no matter what our level is 😊
I carnt wait to try this recipe of to shops when finished watching .will make plenty of sauce and freeze it so ready for quick meal ..
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thanks for another delicious recipe! ❤
My pleasure 😊Thank you. Best, Rik
Just made this for dinner, everyone loved it, my cat loved the fried balls.
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Looks like a great dinner idea. 😋😋Not exactly sure what plum sauce is, but, I will be looking for it. Yummy.
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Lovely 😍 yum yum
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RIK PORK IS MY FAVORITE 🐷
LOOKS DIVINE 😋❤️
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Delicious Rik sweet and sour is my favourite Chinese meal , iv tried your chicken one it was gorgeous , Amanda xx
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Absolutely mouthwatering ❤
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Wow. That looks much nicer than any takeaway. Delicious. Thanks for sharing another great recipe, Rik.
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That looks really delicious!
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FABULOUS CHEF!! Absolutely fabulous ❤
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Another fantastic dish....amazing! Thank you, always ! 😊
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And a guarantee it is boss. 👍
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great video thanks for sharing
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yummy 😋. i used to just get the crispy pork or chicken balls from a takeaway and they would give you a container of sauce. ah brings back memories
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Mouth watering good Rik
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Spectacular!
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My favorite!
Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik
This looks delicious and it’s on my “to do list” ,love the idea of making a batch of sweet and sour sauce to have in the fridge, any idea how long it will last? I’m guessing it will last a little while because of the vinegar content… thank you brilliant as ever
I have had some in the fridge for three weeks - will last longer I'm sure - however I had used it up. I do freeze in batches all the time. Easier defrosts very quickly ready to go. Thank you. Best, Rik
Super...tks..
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This is a great recipe. What is the reason for double frying the pork? Can't you do it in one go? There has to be some reason I don't know :) We love these, it's one of our favorite take outs. I make it ever so often. I like it with fresh tomatoes right at the end too. Another good one, thanks Rik. Side Note: fish sauce here instead of soy gives this a delicious funk taste, if you like that sort of thing :)
I can - not a problem - plenty of it in everything here in Thailand. Double fry - crispy - small pan. Some would be more crispy than others - as the batter does steam from the inside. Thank you. Best, Rik
definitely making this asap. glad you mentioned about freezing the sauce. i'm guessing if you were going to freeze the pork balls you'd freeze them after the first fry?
as a fairly recent restaurant owner who i'm sure lacks the resume that you have...could you recommend off the top of your head any of your restaurant meals that freeze well?
i don 't want to take up much of your time as judging by all the responses you make to the people who comment, the channel takes up enough of your time.
big thnx, and again...love the channel.
You can definitely freeze the pork balls after the first fry! Thank You. Best, Rik
Glad i found you mate new subscriber here
Awesome, thank you! Best, Rik
Looks perfect.
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I love sweet and sour pork, though usually make it with chicken instead. Also add pineapple chunks. For the sauce, I also like to add Huy Fong garlic chili sauce for some zing. Never tried the plum sauce but will give that a shot next time I make it. Thanks!
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Brilliant channel! I've just subscribed.
I'm trying this sweet & sour recipe even as I type. It looks great.
Instead of red flavouring powder, I'm going to try boiling some beetroot and adding the juice to the sauce mix.
I don't use cooking oils (except for olive oil) so I hope everything works okay with beef dripping instead.
I'm looking forward to dinner time!
Cheers, Rik.
Sounds good! Thank You. Best, Rik
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Hello from NW Montana USA. New subscriber here.
I'm making this tonight over jasmine rice.
I'll make a huge batch of the sauce and can it.
Sounds great - let me know how it goes! Happy New Year. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChefthis turned out perfectly delicious. My grandson even loved it. Your recipes are so easy to follow, thank you 😁
Hi , thanks for your lovely recipes.
I cannot get plum sauce over where I live. Is their any alternative for plum sauce.
Thanks
God bless you
Don't put it in - the sauce works great as is. Thank you. Best, Rik
I've made similar for my family for years. Only thing I don't do Rik, is the red food color.
Nice one! Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you Rik. I enjoyed watching this video. My problem is frying, I cannot stand the smell of hot oil and frying. Someone else can do the frying. Adult children 😊
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Definitely making this. Just need to get pineapple. I have M&S plum sauce, but not that keen on it, not very sweet, will it be okay? Where do you get yours from, please? ❤
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Is the baking soda added to pork USA. Baking soda or uk.baking soda?
Bicarbonate Soda = Baking soda
Baking powder (UK at least) is a raising agent used in cakes, bread etc. It does have bicarbonate Soda in it, but mixed with other raising agents also.
Sodium Bicarbonate = Bicarb soda = Baking soda.
It's an all meats tenderising agent.
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I like to add a bit of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce to give a little heat. I learned that from my favorite Chinese restaurant here where they call it Peking Style Sweet and Sour Pork.
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