Chinese Take-Out Sweet And Sour Pork - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 egg white, slightly beaten with a fork
2 green onions, chopped
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level)
1/4 teaspoon white sugar
salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (or use as much as desired) (optional)
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
1 cup water
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (do not drain the juice)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

Place the cubes pork in a medium bowl, add in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce; using clean hands toss well to combine, then add in 1 egg white and toss once again.
Mix in chopped green onion; cover and refrigerate for 1 or more hours.
heat 1 quart of oil to 365 degrees F in a large heavy pot or in an electric deep-fryer.
Remove the pork from the fridge and toss with 1/2 cup cornstarch.
fry the pork in hot oil about 8 minutes or until evenly browned (do not over crowd the pot fry in 2 batches or three if necessary) drain on paper towels or on a rack.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium heat; stir in bell pepper strips, onion and crushed chil flakes; stir fry until just tender, then season with 1/4 teaspoon sugar and salt to taste; remove from heat and set aside.
For the sweet and sour sauce; in a large skillet or saucepan combine 1 cup water with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; bring to a boil.
Stir in the cooked pork along with green pepper/onion mixture, pineapple chunks along with the juice from the can; return to a simmer.
In a small bowl whisk 1/4 cup cold water with 2 tablespoons cornstach until smooth; add into the simmering mixture and cook stirring until bubbly and thickened.
Sprinkle top with a small amount of sesame seeds if desired, then serve with cooked rice.