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Sticky Pork

Sticky pork has crispy, golden bites of pork tenderloin tossed in a sticky-sweet sauce that's packed with flavor! It's an easy homemade dinner that delivers perfectly tender pork, a crunchy coating, and a glossy glaze that's both stunning and SO delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

  • 1 saute pan

Ingredients

For the Pork

  • 1 pork tenderloin 1 - 1.25 pounds
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • oil for frying

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
  • cooked rice and green onions for serving optional

Instructions

Coat and Fry the Pork

  • Cut the pork tenderloin into even bite-sized cubes, about 1 inch each; pat dry.
    1 pork tenderloin
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, and seasoned salt. Add the pork tenderloin and toss to coat.
    1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Add oil to a skillet until 1/2 inch deep and heat to about 350℉.
    oil for frying
  • Once hot, add half of the pork. Cook for 1-2 minutes then flip and cook until the internal temperature of the largest pieces reaches 145℉.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the pork to a clean plate.
  • Repeat with the second half of the pork.

Make the Sauce and Coat the Pork

  • In a saucepan, combine the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger paste.
    1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
  • Stir the mixture together and bring to a simmer. Let it cook on medium-low heat for 2 minutes; the mixture will thicken slightly.
  • Add the cooked pork and toss to coat.
  • Serve the pork with rice and green onions, if desired.
    cooked rice and green onions for serving

Notes

Nutritional information does not include the rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg