Sweet and Sour Pork (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Sweet and Sour Pork (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, pepper flakes, and sesame oil. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Add the pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the sherry. Add to the simmering sauce and whisking constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. Season the pork with the Essence. In a wok or large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat, swirling to coat the sides. Add the pork and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Return the wok to high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the bell peppers and onions, and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the sauce and bring to a boil until thickened. Add the pineapple and pork, and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning to taste. Divide the rice among 4 dinner plates, and top with the pork and sauce. Garnish each with the nuts and green onions, and serve immediately.
  5. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  7. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  8. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 785.17 Kcal (3287 kJ)
Calories from fat 359.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.89g 61%
Cholesterol 75.98mg 25%
Sodium 4114.21mg 171%
Potassium 955.61mg 20%
Total Carbs 79.95g 27%
Sugars 46.74g 187%
Dietary Fiber 7.98g 32%
Protein 30.53g 61%
Vitamin C 53.1mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 17.7mg 98%
Calcium 149.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.05 Kcal (745 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.05g 61%
Cholesterol 17.23mg 25%
Sodium 932.98mg 171%
Potassium 216.7mg 20%
Total Carbs 18.13g 27%
Sugars 10.6g 187%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 32%
Protein 6.92g 61%
Vitamin C 12mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 28%
Iron 4mg 98%
Calcium 33.8mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.2
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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