Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
6 unit

pork chops

cut into bite size pieces

0.67 cup

teriyaki sauce

8 unit

pineapple chunks

undrained

3.5 tbsp

sweet and sour sauce

1.5 tsp

brown sugar

firmly packed

2 unit

green peppers

cut into cubes

1 tsp

cornstarch

optional

Step 1
~3 min

Cut pork chops into bite-size pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Place pork and teriyaki sauce in a deep 2-quart heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole dish.

Step 3
~3 min

Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove meat from teriyaki sauce, reserving remaining sauce.

Step 5
~3 min

Brown meat in a skillet on a conventional surface unit.

Step 6
~3 min

Add pineapple chunks (undrained), sweet and sour sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Add green peppers to the skillet.

Step 9
~3 min

Simmer until the sauce has thickened and the green peppers are tender-crisp.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sweet and sour sauce to your taste.

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinate the pork overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice.

Serve with steamed broccoli.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China (adapted in America)

Cultural Significance

Popular Chinese-American dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Quick Lunch
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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