BETTER THAN TAKEOUT - Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

[@mazza_razzza]

I love how you present your recipes. Not only do you show each step thoroughly, you give many hints, such as why the oil for frying the pork has to be a certain temperature. All your efforts are greatly appreciated. Regards from Australia.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thanks for watching and liking my videos. I always do my best to make sure my audiences can make my recipes easily. Hope you give it try when you are free

[@営満申禁]

In fact, this little lady has really reached the stage of cooking enlightenment already that's why she's so fluent in explanation like the blowing of the wind. 👍👍👍

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

i hope they give her a show on the food network or public television. She never talks down to U. The sound of her voice gives you confidence! My first dish is chicken fried rice. My ex wife loves ham fried rice! We are still friends and i want to surprise her when i finally perfect my skill! I my effort has been good. But i know that I can get better!

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

Just a quick update! Been cooking this for almost 4 weeks. On the weekend. Didn't expect to be an overnight success but getting close....thank you!

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[@cathyhaynes2700]

My dad loves this recipe. I cook, he eats. Wouldn't have it any other way. It makes me happy when he loves the food I cook. Thank you for the recipe and making my daddy happy. He's 88 years old and I want him to enjoy his life.

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[@davinatest8467]

This lady is my favourite...she’s so pleasant and explains everything very simply.....great recipes many thanks

[@michael7423]

Me too! I wonder if she is married 😂

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michael I mean if she can cook then probs 😂

[@zampieritto]

True. This girl is amazing

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

I agree whole heartedly!

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

mmmmm..😜😝

[@cabighorse]

I made the sweet-and-sour pork for dinner tonight. I just could not waste the pineapple juice so I used it to replace the water. I added half the sugar to the recipe. I wanted a few more vegetables so I chopped up some snow, peas. What an amazing dinner.

[@missy-t9d]

I have just made this for my family and I have to say, it is the closest to our local Chinese restaurant's Cantonese style pork! You're instructions were so concise and I thank you!

[@151groove]

I grew up watching wok with Chan in the early 90's which inspired me to cook Asian Cuisine. And now I found you and it re-inspired me to practice some old dishes that I haven't work with in a long time. Thank you

[@savithrivenugopal]

I love this recipe better than the others I've tried before. The sweet sour sauce is just perfect, not too sour. I've added chopped onions (big chunks) up to my liking and no regrets. Thanks for uploading this simple but delicious recipe. I've made this recipe with chicken breasts and they taste great too.

[@davinatest8467]

Double frying technique is so good and gives the perfect results

[@pawandyes]

I made this today and i have to admit it is beyond good! I had my doubts on the pork cooking through in the short time but I need not have worried, it was cooked beautifully. This will be my go to recipe for Pork sweet & sour. The pork is also really crispy and remained so till the end (ie when the pork finished at dinner). Awesome! Thanks

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for wacthing and trying my recipes. I am glad you succeeded.

[@mysticmama_3692]

I feel like several Asian countries have their own variations of this dish. They are all delicious, but this Chinese version is by far the best in my opinion!

[@jennyrobertson7753]

I've never been one for sweet and sour but I thought I'd give this a go. I used chicken instead of pork and I have to say it was beautiful. One of the nicest meals I've had in a long while. Thank you so much, you are a pleasure to watch and inspire me to get in the kitchen and have a go :)

[@Luna-vv2nz]

I just tried this and it tastes amazing. I didn't have any pork on hand so I used carrots, pepper, zuchini, pineapple and spring onion. It worked out great! Maybe I'll go out and buy the plum sauce soon, but even without it, it's so tasty! Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

You are such an excellent teacher! I will be recommending your channel to all my friends.

[@dondrysdale9480]

Cooked it tonight and my wife who has never said these words! "now this is really good"

[@paulgascoigne5343]

The only criticism I have about your video is that it makes me extremely hungry! Delicious!

[@neilreid9005]

I have now cooked your recipe twice; using chicken breast instead of pork. It was really, really delicious both times! I love your recipes and the way you teach so clearly. I am planning to have a couple of friends over to enjoy this for dinner. It truly is better than take out. Keep up the great work! Thank you!!!

[@wmlinca]

Great videos - easy to follow, to the point. Mandy's made Chinese cooking accessible to so many who might not dare to try. Charming person, too!

[@hollyfleur6144]

tonight is the second time i used this recipe and i doubled it because everyone loves it! there's only a tiny bit left so no one will have seconds. thank you a lot for the recipe for a new family favorite. i'm subscribed and watching for your other recipes.

[@robertind3374]

Dear Lady, congratulations, not only are you instructive , an excellent cook but more importantly you have changed the perception for a lot of Western people have of the Chinese people. I have seen this by the growing number of subscribers you have, and the warm comments,. I lived in and taught in Qiqihar for 6 years and know how hospitable and generous the Chinese people are once you accept culture for what it is, and are not judgemental, by the way I am a subscriber xixi.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

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[@phongtran-ul2py]

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@@phongtran-ul2py that's the same in every race, There are good and bad people... the same in Vietnam!!

[@Shabang_coder]

You Got Moves girl! I tried this recipe and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and the sauce was the best I ever made. Thank You. I will be sure to keep watching this channel. Bravo!

[@1darwintheory]

I made this recipe this week-end. You have such an excellent way of explaining every step. I was amazed at how beautiful and delicious my dish turned out! I could not stop eating it! Thank you so much!!

[@junestrada3182]

My wife and daughters kept on telling me that this was the best Sweet & Sour pork that they ever tasted. Better than Chinese restaurants. Like what you said, they couldn't stop eating the dish 👍. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe and most importantly, your kind coaching and guidance in preparing the dish 🙏 more power to you. All the best 😊

[@sadohrs8431]

Hi! I've just made this. The best Sweet and Sour Pork recipe ever! I mean ever! Very tender and crunchy at the same time! The sauce is the bomb! Thank you for posting the recipe!

[@SkyeBlueToo]

I made this last night (in your wok) and I used chicken instead of pork. Success! It was a hit. I love you, your wok, and your recipes!

[@cher128bx]

Just finished my last bite of this dish. OMG!!! DELICIOUS! Thanks for all the recipes you share with us. They are "Real Deal" awesome!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thanks for sharing your results with me.

[@kade6767]

I am making this tonight for my mom and myself, and because of you and your beautiful videos, I have finally purchased a wok so I can cook more from your videos. There’s no reason for me to get Chinese takeout any more. I’m making it at home. Now I need to learn to make pork fried rice.

[@bagochipsmusic5687]

So far I've made 3 of your recipes. This is the 3rd. All 3 are winners. This is so far my favorite! Surely better than take out!!

[@54321snoopyman]

I'm just telling you this is one of the nicest people on the internet on KZbin. Both included she is so sweet and so nice and explains everything so well and her recipes are simple but Exquisite she could work at my restaurant anytime

[@gracebock2900]

I'm Chinese, eaten Chinese food all my life n I find you, young lady, so mesmerising in your detailed n honest teaching.Love it love it😍😍

[@jtoth55]

Just cooked this tonight... The whole family loved it! It tasted just like from a Chinese restaurant, the flavor was amazing. Also the vibrant colors from the glaze, pineapple, and bell peppers gave it quite the WOW factor. One tip for those that are health conscious or want to make this in half the time... Just sautee the pork and skip the whole deep frying process. I made half deep fried and half sauteed, and although the deep frying added a little more crunch, the flavor is in the glaze so both tasted delicious.

[@gettingovergettingold]

I made this for the first time and absolutely loved it! My g/f and I agreed it’s the best we’ve ever tried. By far better than takeout. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe and I can’t wait to try more from your videos.

[@bowleschristinae]

This is the third recipe of yours I have tried and every one of them have been delicious! I also traded in my Teflon coated wok for a carbon steel one and followed your “seasoning” instructions before I used it. What a difference in cooking! Thank you so much and keep the goodness coming!

[@kenbellchambers4577]

Best recipe for sweet and sour pork that I have ever seen, you are a genius chef. Thank you for sharing your heavenly secrets. Peace and blessings.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

My pleasure. I love to share delicious recipes. More videos are coming. Hope you enjoy them.

[@michaelwesterland1853]

My neighbors just flipped right out when i made a batch of your recipe -- followed all your instructions carefully and it was just perfect! Thanks so much for your great recipes and it's just a great pleasure to watch you cook!

[@sabbiebarleta417]

my first attempt at cooking sweet and sour pork and i decided to go with this recipe. i am so happy i did because it turned out perfect and the taste is so delicious! 👌💯 thank you for sharing.

[@haroldsingh7713]

I love your clear, concise instructions.. no stupid frills. Amazing work, my dear!

[@emilypearce2448]

Hello from South Africa. Thank you so much, this is the best sweet and sour pork ever. Your instructions were fantastic. Just a note, I didn't have the plum sauce so I used south african chutney instead, and it worked a treat! Thank you again!

[@dmariewalker6880]

Me either so I used red pepper jelly, awesome!

[@andyandcallie]

I really love how you explain not only what to do but WHY you're doing it that way. Thank you!

[@sea80vicvan]

This video spells the directions out wonderfully. And no added MSG either. Keep up the good work!

[@beckypothier1273]

Tried this tonight and I have to say it was absolutely wonderful. Couldn't find the plum sauce anywhere so had to use a mango sauce, was delicious if I do say so myself. Wonderful directions and easy to follow.

[@mariog5062]

Greetings from Vancouver BC! Thank you for sharing your recipes, I am no cook but I am certainly saving money preparing meals at home. And more importantly, my very picky wife is actually enjoying the food I cook. Your simple ingredients saved me lots of time too at the grocery store. You’re doing a great job! 👍

[@anna7276]

I just made this…. My first time ever frying oil! Lol. And it was fantastic! My husband said this is the best meal I’ve made him in ten years of marriage! Haha. Thanks so much for your video. You are clear, concise and easy to follow. I can’t wait to try more of your receipts! Thanks again from Perth, Western Australia! Xxx

[@lisahinton9682]

@Anna What a nice compliment from your husband! Have you made more of Souped Up Recipes' meals? Mandy is the best! As you said, clear, concise, easy-to-follow.

[@joannpelas5101]

I just found your channel and immediately subscribed. I don't like Chinese food, I love it. I can't wait to try these recipes.

[@LJ-gn2un]

Made this today per the recipe except I substituted a tablespoon of Korean Gochujang for the plum sauce since I had none. Since I was adding a little heat with the Gochujang sauce I also tossed in a teaspoon of Chinese red pepper flakes. Man it turned out good. Very tasty! Thanks Mandy!

[@sandraa.3622]

Thank you for the great videos! I've been watching and learning so much with them. I love how you do each step in detail and share the ingredients. So far i've made the sweet and sour pork and the chicken and broccoli. I look forward to watching and learning more! Its nice to know how to cook it yourself. I don't always have the money to eat out and this way I can still have the food I love!

[@jeanettejapa6492]

I made this today. And it turn out real good and yummi.

[@vyet-e9982]

I tried your ingredients the plum sauce is the bomb and my family go crazy about it🥰they’re stop order s&s from Panda cause now I can make our own sweet and sour at home thank you for sharing your recipe love it so much 🥰👏👏👍👍

[@CapeLifePlayer]

Just made this recipe, tasted better than take out. I didn’t have the plum sauce, I just used Apricot Jam instead. Appreciate the videos Cindy!

[@eatit8262]

This was a worthwhile watch for the sauce recipe alone.

[@dianet3994]

I made this dish. For anyone who needs this and is worried about the clumping of corn starch(that's what happened to me lol) make a cornstarch slurry and then add it to the pan :) Very delicious recipe and not too sweet.

[@cainestreetnigga930]

I love this love this lady y'all. Her food is simple, fast an real tasty. Let people know about her. An save much money. It's better then Cary out.

[@marvinc999]

This lady is an EXCELLENT teacher: she doesn't just tell you WHAT to do, but also (when necessary) WHY. First class !! (Oh, and the food is DELICIOUS)

[@davidkukic958]

Thank you so much for sharing your love of cooking

[@katiebremer4408]

Making this for the 3rd time in 2 weeks sl good the whole family loves it thanks so much for all your delicious recipes

[@Saucyakld]

Makes my mouth water, thank you for the recipe!

[@dilipdas6674]

Mam why you do not use corn starch and a question what is the difference between cornflower and corn starch

[@scotty_james]

Made this exactly as described and it came out perfect. I was worried the sauce was a bit salty, but when mixed with everything else it was just the right amount because the breading and the vegetables don’t have any added salt. The only other added sodium is in the pork at the beginning. Can’t believe an waited this long to try it. Thanks.

[@BradleyBishop]

I did this one. After I initially made the sauce it had a distinct "vinegary" smell to it and, at the time, I thought, "Oh.. this may go badly..." I kept pushing through, though. It was really good at the end. Plenty of food for a few days (it's just me) and the sauce was great (not vinegary). Many thanks for the recipe/instructions/video.

[@dtz1000]

This was excellent. I only coat the meat once as it takes ages. It tastes noticeably better when you use fresh pork instead of frozen. I tried it with both on separate occasions.

[@jerryknox4841]

Here I am looking at this beautiful food at 11 at night. You have truly made me hungry. I love sweet and sour pork. Feed me more!

[@michaelb.42112]

Sorry to double dip, but I made this dish tonight and it was AMAZING !!!! You're the best teacher ! I prepped the pork 24 hours in marinade, and started cooking at dinner time. It took an hour or so to complete. Well worth the wait, which isn't that long to begin with !

[@chicfrancisco6845]

This surely looks good and must taste great!

[@dkutzli]

I first made this with pork as the recipe suggests, which was really good, but tonight I made this recipe with shrimp. I skipped the baking soda since the shrimp are delicate and don't need the tenderizing step, cut the marinade time to just an hour and added some onion chunks and carrot rounds to the bell pepper and pineapple. Let me tell you the result was SO good. This sweet and sour sauce is just what you expect from a good Chinese restaurant (don't skip the plum sauce). I served mine with some homemade Lo mein and stir fry veggies and a few homemade Crab Rangoon that I made and froze a few months ago and popped into the convection oven to heat. Sorry Chinese take out! I'm making it fresh at home! Thanks!

[@SBLHairloss]

" hi everyone, welcome to souped up recipes." I love watching all of your recipes you make them look so easy. I can watch them for hours I can't wait to start purchasing all of the ingredients and make some of your recipes I am learning so much I have confidence when I go to the Asian market that I can actually pronounce some of the words, LOL

[@oleygutierrez603]

It is the 2nd time I make this recipe. It is delicious! 😋 Thank you!

[@kploo4906]

Thank you very much. I ate this dish oftenly but i don't know the pork needed to be deep fried twice😅.

[@gigg26]

Did that tonight, the whole family loved it… cooked for 9 members… awesome taste👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kaysee88]

your personality is just as tasty as your food....great job!

[@weschun101]

A very delicious recipe and so easy to make five stars on this one. By the way, I replaced the water bottle sauce with pineapple juice from the canned pineapple and I used hoisin sauce instead of plum sauce to add the twist in excellent tasting dish.

[@DBDG0499]

I'm trying this tomorrow, no breading though, I'm keeping the meat simple, Thank you

[@l9944]

That's the main part.

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

There is no breading???????

[@kreigsr9789]

My wife and I cooked this tonight for dinner with pork fried rice and it was awesome. Thanks for your sharing of these wonderful videos.

[@tommyj7766]

Looks really good with nice variety of colour 👌🏻

[@josephinhiding3595]

Good cooking tips and like you said .. it looks good and colorful too.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

In China, we have a saying: 色香味俱全。 means a good dish show contains the great smell, amazing taste and beautiful looking. I will do my best to get close to that stander. Haha, thank you for your compliment=)

[@timc3600]

We have made this several times now and its a really nice recipe. The only thing we do differently is that we replace half of the flour with corn starch and we only single dip the pork before frying it, this makes the coating thinner and the taste of the pork shines through more.

[@pchz10]

I love your videos. can you show us how to make pepper steak. thank you so much.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Hey, thanks for the suggestion. I just put that on my list. Will try to do it for you. But it might take some time for me to follow my list...

[@pchz10]

Souped Up Recipes awesome. Can't wait.

[@Bob_Engdahl]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I made you sweet and sour pork recipe last night. It was absolutely fantastic! I followed you recipe to a tee with no alterations. The pork tenderloin was perfect for this recipe and I did marinate over night like you suggested. I added the plum sauce as recommended and it added the best flavor I have ever tasted. My Cantonese gf said this is the best dish she have ever tasted also. She said that the plum sauce added the best flavor. Thank you again for this great recipe😋

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

So happy that it came out good and both of you like it=) New videos every Wednesday and Friday. Hope you keep enjoying=)

[@threekids184]

wow! that looks delicious!

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

Did I tell you how much you are a blessing to us all?? Well you are!! Love from North Carolina!

[@ladylilo6044]

You're so adorable! I will definitely make this, can I substitute with chicken?

[@susankang2045]

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[@bonniebottcher4303]

I made the sweet and sour, but used chicken instead of pork. It was delicious! Thank you for the great recipes along with the tips you give.

[@TheJESUSCHRISTRULES]

You are good. I appreciate you😀

[@dee_star2382]

my family really loved it...oh my God the meat is so tender...and the balance between the sourness and sweetness is really amazing i'm gonna cook this again for sure...

[@lp8431]

Thank you. Please have me over for dinner. Your dishes look so delicious.

[@Lalabean65]

It looks amazing thank you.

[@peteredd6]

Just stocked my kitchen with everything needed to keep us eating Chinese food for a long time. My house smells like a Chinese restaurant now.my wife jokes about being sad because we won't ever eat Chinese take out again.this is my first time cooking Chinese food and the way you have been teaching us makes it fun and easy for us.better than our favorite take out is what you said and you were right. Thank you so much,I have to go now,my wok is hot and the oil is ready for the pork and its lunch time and my mouth is watering.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Hahaha. Glad to hear that you are trying my recipes. Hope it is better than take out so your wife will love it=)

[@staceymarie6895]

DEFINATELY one of my favorite dishes.

[@marcguilbault572]

I just made this for dinner tonight and it was definitely better than take out. It was amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your recipes, you explain everything so well and so easy to follow. Look forward to future videos.

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[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

I love your ingredients especially so easy and so easy to buy!

[@victoriablakely3140]

I just wanted to tell you, I made your recipe yesterday, my husband was in love! He ate so much! and he kept complementing the dish! He sword it tasted like I ordered out!! So I really want to thank you!! I've tried your egg rolls too, we love them. So thanks again. Please keep sharing.

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

@@victoriablakely3140 i tried the chicken fried rice, but i used a wee bit more cooking oil than i should have but besides that was just like take out! Not her fault it was mine but next time next week i will watch the oil! She is the best than the ones on television!

[@jazzminb]

Delicious! I'm glad I listened to you and also used the plum sauce. My eyes were bitter than my stomach - i wanted to eat so much of it but ultimately my stomach is only so big

[@gerrabath]

So what happened at 6:33 then? We need to know!

[@chromezeta]

foodgasm!

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

😂😂😂

[@knumbugs]

Too hot?

[@Crowleystomb]

I made your sweet & sour pork recipe for more than 20 people and they loved it. Thank you so much!! I really enjoy your recipes and videos :)

[@edtollesonjr3426]

I think you need to just move in with me and be my personal chef. All your food turns out beautiful.

[@krischambers9021]

I’m making it as we speak...I will let you know😄, I’m using duck sauce in lieu of plum bc I have none..lol....omg, it’s so good! The crust is absolutely perfect and the sauce is perfect as well...I had all the ingredients except the plum....my friends can’t stop raving either,... pork fried rice and egg rolls (store bought, lol) rounded it off....thanks again!

[@pappasmitty2]

Now that's what I'm talking about. My sweet and sour pork has to have pineapple or I don't want it.

[@bigbertha4080]

I have used your recipes for inspiration to make a keto chinese food variation through some modification. I have to pre-cook my pork in garlic ginger and water until tender, because I use whey protein powder/VWG/Lupin flour for coating which browns faster than raw pork cooks. I use a homemade keto ketchup & sweetener for the sauce and more veggies than pinneapple. Love love love sweet and sour pork. I am here today to also use your chow mein to inspire a keto version using soybean low carb spaghetti noodles.

[@sylviacollins783]

First you said baking soda, and then you said baking powder. Which is it?

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

That was a mistake, I am so sorry. Please understand baking soda and baking powder are not the same thing, for this recipe, you need baking soda no baking powder. Hope you enjoy=)

[@sylviacollins783]

Thank you. I will try it

[@michellelopez5264]

Welll...i didn't pay attention at all and used corn starch 😂😂😂

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

Michelle Lopez 😂😂😂 you're killing me

[@sayyedal-hashmi6357]

Sylvia Collins good you picked it up

[@nancybradshaw3339]

I made it tonight for my family and they all loved it! Thank you for the best instructions ever!

[@craign7995]

Has anyone else tried replacing the water with pineapple juice?

[@elenacher1804]

It will be more sweet and juicy

[@shane5339]

Yes. I tried it and turned out delicious

[@sonwon6080]

Yes i always use pineapple juice

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I use pineapple juice instead of water too.

[@dawnjohnson4458]

I just made a slurry with the pineapple juice , and cornstarch, and added it to the sauce. It was awesome. Better than any restaurant that I have tried.

[@ratedr9672]

One of the few KZbin recipes that actually works! I come back to it everytime😎

[@speedstick77]

I make dish exactly as you say (big lie). Belly so full of tasty rice I must have nap now. Thank you, sweet lady.

[@rael6_4wd]

I made the Sweet & Sour Pork dish last night. I followed your directions closely, and it turned out amazing. My family and I loved it! Thank you so much for all these delicious recipes! I can't wait to try the next one. ❤️

[@koksalekinci2326]

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[@msr1116]

I agree with this gal about the plum sauce. It does provide an extra dimension of flavor to this dish and can be used for basting pork roast or chicken.