20 MINUTE SWEET & SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN

This 20-minute sweet and sour pork tenderloin is a quick and delicious meal that combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours. Thinly sliced pork tenderloin is cooked and paired with sautéed peppers and onions. The sweet and sour sauce, made from ketchup, sugar, cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic, adds a slight kick. Served over fluffy rice, this dish is sure to satisfy your sweet and sour cravings.

PREP 10m

COOK 10m

TOTAL 20m

SERVES 2

Ingredients-

The Sauce:

Mix in Bowl 1:

  • 4 tbsp ketchup

  • 4 tbsp white sugar

  • 4 tbsp cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp ginger, grated

  • 1 tsp garlic, grated

Mix in Bowl 2:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp cornflour

  • 2 tbsp cold water

Additional Ingredients:

  • pork tenderloin

  • 2 peppers

  • 1 onion

  • rice

Instructions-

  1. Prepare the Sauce:

    • In Bowl 1, combine ketchup, white sugar, cider vinegar, grated ginger, and grated garlic. Mix well.

    • In Bowl 2, whisk together soy sauce, cornflour, and cold water. Set aside.

  2. Cook the Pork:

    • Slice the pork tenderloin thinly.

    • In a separate pan, add the thinly sliced pork and gently fry until browned and cooked through.

  3. Sauté Peppers and Onions:

    • In the same pan, add the chunky pieces of 2 peppers and 1 onion. Sauté them until they are softened. Once cooked, transfer them to a bowl.

  4. Prepare the Rice:

    • In a separate pot, fry 1 cup of basmati rice in a small amount of oil.

    • Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 10 minutes.

    • Allow the rice to rest for an additional 5 minutes.

  5. Finish the Dish:

    • Combine the peppers, onions, and cooked pork in the pan.

    • Add the red sauce mixture and simmer until it's hot.

    • Stir in the cornflour and soy mixture to thicken the sauce. Mix well.

  6. Serve:

    • Serve the sweet and sour pork over the fluffy rice.

    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions for a little extra.