Sweet Fire Pork

Sweet and spicy appropriately describe this uber delicious 30-Minute meal that tastes an awful lot like the Sweet Fire Chicken from Panda Express you might think it’s the real stuff.  I made a few modifications like switching to pork instead of chicken and I used a lighter egg/flour batter, switched to purple onion and added cilantro for more color and pizzazz.  Otherwise, you’ll swear you’ve tasted this before, but not in your own kitchen.  Love this dish!

I’ve been making it so many times to make sure I get the quantities correct, adjust seasonings, keep it simple and prep time under 30 minutes tops.  And we all love dishes prepped so fast that hungry family members love us for it.  Plus the house smells so amazing while you’re making it that the love just keeps flowing!

I switched to pork for a flavor change and because chicken is so predictable.  I start with boneless pork chops which are tender, lean and moist.  Cut into small pieces and dip in an egg wash and then dredge in some garlic/ginger flavored flour.  Next I brown them in peanut oil in a large skillet until cooked through, then remove from the skillet.  Next I saute the red pepper and purple onion until slightly soft and then add fresh garlic and ginger.  After a minute I add pineapple tidbits, the reserved cooked pork and the most yummy Asian sauce around made with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sugar and Asian chili sauce.  This cooks up in no time.

Serve with brown rice for added fiber and chewy goodness.  Top with more chopped cilantro.

Recipe source:  www.carlsbadcravings (adjustments made as described above)

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