March 30th, 2019
Keto Sweet and Sour Pork
This sugar free sweet and sour pork is an amazing dish. Honestly, you will fool everyone with this family favourite recipe.
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My Keto Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is the total bomb! I have a feeling this very simple sweet and sour recipe will very quickly become a firm favourite in many households.
I am working on a lot of new recipes at the moment I have to say that Asian ketogenic recipes are high on my list. Why? Because it is simply what I want to eat. haha! The best way to get recipes for the site is to listen to my inner foodie asking for different cuisines.
Prior to going keto Sweet and Sour Pork was a favourite whenever I got takeout Chinese. Sticky flavoursome and tender pork was always a winner in my opinion. So I definitely had to come up with an easy sweet and sour recipe that fits in with my low carb lifestyle.
How To Make It
Step 1. The only part of this recipe that takes any real time is marinating the pork. Choose to marinate just for an hour or overnight the choice is yours. The longer you marinate the more flavoursome the pork.
Step 2. After the pork has marinated toss each piece of pork in the coating and place into hot oil and deep fry. Work in batches so that you don’t over-crowd the pan. Try not to sample too much while frying. haha!
Step 3. While the pork is draining on some paper towel whip up the very delicious and easy Sugar Free Sweet and Sour Sauce. Toss the pork in the sauce and serve.
This is a very filling meal, so don’t be surprised if you can’t finish a serve. This has to be the best keto sweet and sour pork recipe ever. What’s better is the whole family can enjoy this sugar free sweet and sour pork. Honestly, I doubt they will notice a difference.
A totally delicious Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork recipe without pineapple or cornstarch and it is perfect. I can honestly say I never feel like I am missing out on the ketogenic diet. I simply just recreate any of my old favourites with ingredients that are lower in carbohydrates and do not contain sugar. #easy
More Recipes To Try
For more easy keto recipes check out some of my favourites below. You will find loads of easy keto recipes right here.
- Keto Sichuan Beef and Broccoli
- Chicken Pad See Ew
- Sticky Asian Beef Ribs
- Saffron Chicken Korma
- Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs + Sugar-Free
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Keto Sweet and Sour Pork
A quick keto sweet and sour pork that is made with simple and inexpensive ingredients. A low carb recipe everyone will love.
Calories: 265kcal
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Servings: 4 serves
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- Coconut oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup almond meal
- 1/3 cup whey protein isolate
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 batch Sugar Free Sweet and Sour Sauce click link for recipe
MARINATED PORK
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon ginger juice, or ginger paste
- 1 egg lightly whisked
- 500 g pork scotch cut into 3 cm cubes
- Cauliflower rice, to serve
TO SERVE
- 1 spring onions finely sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine five-spice, soy sauce, ginger juice, and egg in a non-reactive bowl. Add the pork and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat.
- Combine the flours in a bowl. Dust the pork with flour and fry in batches until lightly golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, heat the sweet and sour sauce.
- Toss pork in sauce and serve with cauliflower rice, fresh spring onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
1. Various cuts of pork will work for this recipe. Use anything from the neck, shoulder, or belly. Make sure the pieces are cut into a size that is going to quick quickly in the hot oil.
2. Be careful that the oil is not too hot as the crumb will burn.
3. Substitute chicken thigh fillet or firm fish for another simple sweet and sour.
4. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg | Magnesium: 19mg | Net Carbs: 6g
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28 Comments
Made this for dinner tonight, is was amazing
Absolutely delicious! I did spice it up a little
bit using a birdseye and cayenne chilli, seeds and all in the sauce.
That’s what I like to hear. I love someone who is not afraid to spice things up and change a recipe to suit themselves. Glad you enjoyed it Kell
Absolutely mouthwatering! I’m only 3 weeks in on Keto and the amazing recipes Megan provides are out of this world! I don’t feel like I’m missing out… more those who aren’t eating this way are! Thank you Megan for yet another A+ recipe and also your constant support and assistance with any questions we have
Aaawww shucks! Thanks Aneke! Glad you enjoyed the Sweet and Sour and my other recipes. I hope every meal is a winner
This looks even better than the real deal!
Thanks Erika
Tasted as if I was in a Chinese restaurant. Definitely to be repeated and repeated and repeated
A firm fave of mine too. I am hanging out to make it again too!
I want to try this, put I’m wondering if I could omit the Whey Powder?
Hi Shannon, Whey powder makes the pork crispy on the outside. If you dont want it go for it.
‘This is the one!!!!!’ yelled out by my 15 year old son. What a beauty of a recipe. So delicious. Easy too.
That is sooooo awesome Liz. I am happy your son enjoyed too. Thanks for leaving feedback for our recipes too. x
I can’t find whey protein powder anywhere around me. (I live rural). What can I substitute it with?
You can use almond meal but it is not the same. Whey protein isolate is available in most supermarkets these days.
Made this tonight and it’s really nice.
Can this be cooked in an Airfryer if some oil is added to the crumb coating ?
I havent tried it sorry Christine.