Enhanced Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin (1 pound, sliced into thin strips)
• Bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow, sliced)
• Onion (1 medium, sliced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 inch, grated or minced)
• Pineapple chunks (1 cup, fresh or canned)
• Green onions (2, sliced for garnish)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)
• Ketchup (1/4 cup)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the pork strips in a single layer, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender and fragrant.
5. Return the pineapple chunks and cooked pork to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture, stirring well to ensure everything is coated.
6. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the pork and vegetables.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve the sweet and sour pork stir fry over a bed of fluffy cooked rice, and garnish with sliced green onions.
9. Enjoy your flavorful dish!