1STEP 1 | Cut green and red bell peppers into triangular chunks, and slice eggplant into thick round pieces.
Spicy Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork
Crispy pork jowl combined with sweet pineapple and spicy sweet-sour glaze for an irresistible taste.
A flavorful twist on the classic sweet and sour pork by Chef Madam Sam. Using tender yet bouncy pork jowl cubes deep-fried to a golden crunch, paired with juicy fresh pineapple, fried eggplant, and crisp bell peppers. The dish is glazed in a spicy sweet and sour sauce that perfectly balances rich flavors with a pleasant kick.
Time30min
SuitableHome-cooking fans
MethodStir-fry
OccasionHome dinner
SeasonAll seasons
Big City Shop
Full Episode Video
Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | Peel fresh pineapple, remove pineapple eyes, and cut into chunks.
3STEP 3 | Wash and cut pork jowl into bite-sized thick cubes.
4STEP 4 | Season diced pork with salt and beaten egg, then coat evenly with cornstarch and crispy fry flour.
5STEP 5 | Coat eggplant slices lightly with flour, deep-fry in hot oil until lightly golden and set, then drain.
6STEP 6 | Deep-fry coated pork cubes in batches until fully cooked and golden crispy on the outside; remove and drain.
7STEP 7 | Prepare spicy sweet and sour sauce in a bowl: mix sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, white vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and starch slurry.
8STEP 8 | Heat wok and pour in the mixed spicy sauce, simmer over low heat until bubbling and thickened.
9STEP 9 | Toss in fried pork, fried eggplant, fresh pineapple chunks, and bell peppers; stir-fry quickly to coat evenly with sauce.
10STEP 10 | Plate the sweet and sour pork, garnish with dried pineapple slices on the side, and serve.
Tips and Pitfalls
Flour Eggplant to Prevent Oil Absorption
Lightly dust eggplant with flour before frying to lock moisture and prevent greasiness.
Crispy Pork Coating Tip
Coat with egg first then starch and flour to keep pork juicy and crust crispy.
Simmering Sauce to Consistency
Add fried ingredients only when sauce bubbles up thickly to maintain crispiness.
Quick Toss for Sauce Glaze
Toss quickly for just a few seconds after adding ingredients to prevent them from turning soggy.
Overview
A flavorful twist on the classic sweet and sour pork by Chef Madam Sam. Using tender yet bouncy pork jowl cubes deep-fried to a golden crunch, paired with juicy fresh pineapple, fried eggplant, and crisp bell peppers. The dish is glazed in a spicy sweet and sour sauce that perfectly balances rich flavors with a pleasant kick.
