Comments on: Sweet and Sour Pork (糖醋里脊)

By: Alan C Citron

Alan C Citron — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:55:53 +0000

This is freaking great. Maggie’s right. It’s lighter and better than the gloppy version served at most restaurants. I’ve learned to trust her guidance. The Sichuan Shrimp is also a winner. I can’t wait to try more of her recipes.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:33:12 +0000

Loved this! So much better than that over breaded with goopy red sauce stuff! I think next time I would make double sauce. Other than that I made it as directed and it was delicious!!

By: Beatrice

Beatrice — Wed, 08 May 2024 01:33:34 +0000

This was so tasty and easy! My husband’s comment was “this doesn’t really taste like sweet+sour pork but it’s really good”. I think he was expecting the gloopy restaurant version. Will be working this into our rotation!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 02 May 2024 02:20:28 +0000

We did the sweet and sour pork with pineapple thing. Used char siu from your recipe, no breading and a stir fry of veggies. Not your recipe in the end but we used your sauce mix. The sauce was enough for 1/2 pound of pork plus vegetables. Met the brief. Your site is our go to for inspiration as we explore Chinese cuisine, thanks.

By: Bec

Bec — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:53:31 +0000

So good! A regular recipe in our house.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:59:12 +0000

Very yummy, thanks so much for sharing!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 06:14:53 +0000

Absolutely beautiful! It’s a keeper for me. Flavours spot on, pork nice and tender, I added a tricolor of peppers and pineapple pieces oh and a small amount of carrot. Look foward to making more of your recipes.

By: Maggie Zhu

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 11 May 2023 20:43:10 +0000

In reply to Kanika. I would use 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine instead of the egg. It adds nice flavor to the marinade, also liquid so it forms a thin coating after you add the cornstarch.

By: Kanika

Kanika — Thu, 11 May 2023 03:20:06 +0000

Is there something I can use instead of the egg?

By: Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:05:04 +0000

My other half loves sweet and sour from our local restaurants. The whole family thought this was better! Cooking in a cast iron skillet for the pork and finishing the rest in a wok worked well for me. Thankyou so much for a superbly communicated recipe.