This Keto Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is an easy-to-prepare, tasty, low-carb version of a Chinese classic dish.
You can have your favorite Chinese dish, sweet and sour pork, and stick to your keto diet.
While enjoying the low-carb way of eating, you sometimes crave Chinese takeout.
But don't worry, you don't have to give up this beloved Chinese takeout dish yet.
You can easily prepare this low-carb version of sweet and sour pork in the comfort of your home.
This recipe satisfies cravings and supports your body's nutritional needs by using natural ingredients and avoiding added sugars and carbs.
With a few simple substitutions, you can enjoy all the flavors of your favorite takeout dish without compromising your health goals.
The recipe inspired by my Keto Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe on this site.
So put down that takeout menu and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our ultimate guide to keto sweet and sour pork
Try this keto sweet and sour pork recipe and experience the benefits for yourself. As always, happy cooking and happy eating!
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Ingredients
For the pork
- ½ Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- ½ medium-sized Zucchini Squash, cubed
- ½ medium-sized Onion, chopped
- 10.5 oz (⅔ lb) Pork Roast, cubed (pork stew meat)
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Two tablespoons Almond Flour
- Three tablespoons Avocado Oil
- Two tablespoons sliced Scallions, for garnish (optional)
For the Keto Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Two tablespoons Tomato Puree
- Two tablespoons Tamari Sauce or Coconut Aminos
- Two tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- ½ tablespoon Low-Carb Sweetener, or adjust to taste
See the printable recipe card for nutritional data and more information.
Jump to RecipeInstructions
In a small bowl, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by whisking the sauce ingredients. Taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if needed. Set aside.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and almond flour evenly over the pork roast cubes. Toss to coat.
Heat 2 tablespoon of avocado oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the seasoned pork roast cubes.
Cook on all sides for 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove the pork from the pan and reserve.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil and all the vegetables to the same pan. Cook for 5 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
Add the cooked pork back into the pan and stir everything together.
Pour the sauce over the mixture and cook for a minute or two, ensuring the sauce thoroughly coats the ingredients.
Sprinkle freshly sliced scallions, if using, and serve.
Substitutions
- Chicken- instead of pork stew meat, you can use boneless, skinless chicken cut into pieces and make sweet and sour chicken.
Storage
Store cooked leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat before serving.
📖 Printable Recipe Card
Keto Sweet and Sour Pork
Equipment
Ingredients
For the pork
- ½ Red Bell Pepper chopped
- ½ medium-sized Zucchini Squash cubed
- ½ medium-sized Onion chopped
- 10.5 oz (⅔ lb) Pork Roast, cubed (pork stew meat)
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Almond Flour
- 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 2 tablespoons sliced Scallions for garnish (optional)
For the Keto Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Puree
- 2 tablespoons Tamari Sauce or Coconut Aminos
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- ½ tablespoon Low-carb Sweetener or adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by mixing tomato puree, coconut aminos or tamari sauce, rice vinegar, chicken bouillon powder, and low-carb sweetener. Taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if needed. Set aside.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and almond flour evenly over the pork roast cubes. Toss to coat.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of avocado oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the seasoned pork roast cubes. Cook on all sides for 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove the pork from the pan and reserve.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil and all the vegetables to the same pan. Cook for 5 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add the cooked pork back into the pan and stir everything together.
- Pour the sauce over the mixture and cook for a minute or two, ensuring the sauce thoroughly coats the ingredients.
- Sprinkle freshly sliced scallions, if using, and serve.
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Notes
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Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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