37 Reviews of Sweet and Sour Pork

From: H. Cato

On Aug 12, 2002

This recipe was the closest to what I've eaten at Chinese restaurants. What gave it its most genuine chinese restaurant quality, was the breaded pork. I added a little baking soda to the batter, and deep fried the pieces of battered pork, which made it very authentic. Before I deep-fried the pork, I baked the pieces in the oven on a large cookie sheet for about 20 minutes, so they were actually already done all the way through. The deep-frying took very little time, and they came out golden brown. If I hadn't pre-baked, they may have been a little undercooked inside. I also used rice vinegar, instead of white vinegar, because it's been sitting in my cabinet for months, and I wanted to use it. I used about a quarter cup less, because it was all the rice vinegar I had, but I didn't need to add any white vinegar, because it turned out just perfect. I also sauteed my vegetables in a separate sautee pan. Even though it sounds like I changed this recipe a lot, I'm sure if I had followed it to the letter, it would have been excellent too. The Chinese restaurant version I am used to has a red sweet and sour sauce, and this is not red, but it is very good! If you want red, go buy it, unless you know how they make that stuff. I would love to know. But this sauce is excellent. The batter is an excellent recipe for batter. I plan on using it for onion rings and mushrooms too! Thanks for posting! By the way...this recipe was about the only one without stars posted behind it, and I chose it anyway, because of the batter, which was what I was looking for to mimic the Chinese restaurant's version. I'm glad I can give it the credit it's due - now it will have 5 stars. Thanks again!

From: BETTY CRONIN

On Jul 13, 2004

My husband loves Sweet and Sour Pork and he loved this. I have made it three times and have changed the recipe a little and we think it is better. Add one large red onion cut in large chunks, use fresh pineapple and pineapple juice, and add ¼ C catsup to the sauce (this will give it the red color), substitute rice vinegar for the white vinegar and stir-fry the peppers, onions, pineapple and then stirring the sauce with the carrots.

From: ratherbeswimmin'

On Dec 30, 2003

Oh boy, this was excellent and as good or better than the Sweet and Sour Pork I have had in restaurants. The pork was tender with a wonderful battered crust. I threw in some onion rings and mushrooms. The sauce was a perfect blend of ingredients. Thanks BarbaraK, for sharing this recipe.

From: DiB's

On Dec 12, 2002

Hey there-this is the recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork I've been waiting for. The sauce is a perfect balance of vinegar/sugar/juice. The veggies were great-tender crisp. I did add 1 onion sliced, and the pork came out just right, a little juicy with a nice crust. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. My family thanks you as well. Di

From: Hannah_Banana_Boutique

On Oct 28, 2006

Best Sweet and Sour pork recipe ever. This is the EXACT same one from my Betty Crocker cookbook that I have been using for years. Tastes just like what we buy from the local Chinese restaurant and at a much better price

From: Big Bill in Big D

On Jul 13, 2007

A bit too much vinegar for my taste but otherwise, very nice. Relatively easy to prepare without having to round up a lot of exotic ingredients. In my opinion the carrots did not add anything except a little color. I think they could be omitted. I'll try this one again with a little less vinegar — perhaps one-half cup.

From: mommyoffour

On Jun 22, 2007

I have never tried to make this at home before. But i will from now on. This was very good. My family loves chinese food and this is right at the top of the list. I loved the flavor. I did add a chunked up onion with the carrots other then that I made as written. Thank you so much for a great meal, my family appreciates it very much......Stephanie

From: myMama

On May 26, 2006

Takes a lot of patience to cook, but it's all worth the effort. Very delicious!

From: mariettaE

On Jul 2, 2008

Wonderful, restaurant quality for sure! Didn't change a thing!

From: busy mom #4

On Aug 26, 2005

This was delicious. My whole family loved it, and everyone at work loved it. They all want the recipe. My husband doesnt usually like chinese food and he even liked it. It was fast and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe