Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
This Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin has the tangy, savory-sweet flavor, colorful vegetables, and pineapple you expect from the classic takeout version, but with far less fat and calories.
Servings: 4
Calories: 386kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ to 1½ pounds pork tenderloin cut into ¾ -inch chunks
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper chopped 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper chopped 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 ounce can pineapple chunks drained, juice reserved
Light Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Pineapple juice reserved from the can, about ¼ cup
- ¼ cup Low sodium broth or water or as needed
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Prep and brown the pork
- Place the pieces of pork in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until the pork is well coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sear the pork for about 3 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Make the sauce
- Strain the pineapple juice from the can into a small bowl. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and cornstarch and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
Cook the veggies
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet and return it to the heat. Cook the onion and bell peppers for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp-tender. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add sauce and pineapple
- Whisk the sauce to be sure the cornstarch is well incorporated and pour it into the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened and glossy.
Finish and Serve
- Add the cooked pork and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until warmed through.
- Served spooned over brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg