Sweet and Sour Pork
Each serving of Sweet and Sour Pork delivers 30g protein and 1148 calories, batching 6 servings with quick stovetop preparation. This ratio supports muscle maintenance while keeping total prep time minimal on busy training days. Layer it into your weekly rotation to diversify protein sources beyond chicken and beef.
Ingredients
- •Honey(120g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(90g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(20g)
- •Tomato Paste(45g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •2 tablespoons water
- •Pork Tenderloin, Boneless(680g)
The leanest pork cut. Do not confuse with pork loin (wider, fattier).
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- •½ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(180g)
- •Cornstarch(80g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Vegetable oil(480g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Bell Pepper(240g)
- •Bell Pepper(240g)
- •Pineapple(240g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(30g)
- •Sesame seeds(3g)
Instructions
- 1In a medium-sized bowl combine sweet and sour sauce ingredients, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Set aside.
- 2In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water.
- 3Season pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- 4In a shallow dish mix together flour and ⅓ cup cornstarch.
- 5In a separate shallow dish add eggs and whisk.
- 6Batter each piece of pork by coating it with the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked egg, then a final coat in the flour mixture.
- 7In a wok or medium sized pan, heat 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (177°C), work in 2 to 3 batches, adding the battered pork and frying until golden brown and pork is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 8Transfer pork to a sheet pan and drain on paper towels. Fry the next batch.
- 9Discard the oil from wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels to clean.
- 10Heat wok over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon oil.
- 11Once the oil is hot add the garlic and onions, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- 12Add in the red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 13Add in the pineapple and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 14Add in the pork and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to combine and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
- 15Stir the cornstarch slurry and then add it to the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, 60 seconds. Mix the ingredients with the sauce to coat the pork.
- 16Garnish the sweet and sour pork with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1148
calories
30g
protein
85g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 71g
- Saturated fat
- 13.3g
- Sodium
- 181 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.5g
6 servings per batch · ~453g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sweet and Sour Pork have per serving?
Each serving contains 30g of protein and 1148 calories, with 85g fat and 71g carbs. The recipe is significantly calorie-dense relative to its protein content, making it inefficient for serious macro tracking.
How long does it take to make Sweet and Sour Pork?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 6 servings via stovetop, so you can batch multiple meals in one session. However, the high calorie count per serving means portions will be smaller than typical meal prep portions.
Is Sweet and Sour Pork good for fat loss?
At 1148 calories per serving with 85g fat, this dish is calorie-dense and poorly suited for fat loss phases where you need high-volume, low-calorie meals. The 30g protein doesn't offset the calorie load enough to make this an efficient choice for cutting.
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