Sweet and sour pork

Imagine lifting a piece of glossy, sweet and sour pork, still warm from the wok, resting on a bed of ice cubes. The exterior is cool and crisp, yet inside, the pork is steaming hot and juicy. The sugar glaze has hardened into a delicate, caramelized shell that shatters lightly with each bite. This is …

Chinese sweet and sour pork 咕噜肉/咕老肉 is a traditional Chinese cuisine with a universal appeal. It is easy to prepare and kid-friendly, perfect for any busy home cook. The crispy pork pieces are doused in a thick, spoon-coating sauce that constantly pulls between sweet and sour. The deep-fried pork is well balanced by the aesthetically …