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Sweet and Sour Pork (Lower Sodium, Gluten-free)

Craving sweet and sour pork? Try this healthier version with lean pork tenderloin, bell peppers, pineapple, and fresh ginger! It's lower-sodium and gluten-free.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup egg substitute
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, (divided)
  • 8 ounces pork tenderloin, (cut into thin slices)
  • Kosher salt and ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, (divided)
  • 1 red bell pepper, (seeded and cut into chunks)
  • 1 green bell pepper, (seeded and cut into chunks)
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, (peeled and grated)
  • 8 ounces pineapple chunks in juice , (1 can, undrained)
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon light brown sugar

Instructions

  • Mix the egg substitute and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a medium bowl.
    ¼ cup egg substitute, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Add the pork slices, mix well, and season with salt and white pepper.
    8 ounces pork tenderloin, Kosher salt and ground white pepper
  • In a small bowl, add the remaining 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix to make a paste.
    1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Place a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
    2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • Once the oil is hot, add the pork and stir-fry until the meat is opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil to the wok. Once hot, add the bell peppers with the ginger and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
  • Add the pineapple chunks with their juice and bring the mixture to a boil.
    8 ounces pineapple chunks in juice
  • Add the tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir, then add the cornstarch paste.
    1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
  • When the mixture begins to thicken, add the pork back to the wok. Stir to coat the pork in the sauce, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Sour Pork (Lower Sodium, Gluten-free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.1
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.7
g
9
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.7
g
Cholesterol
 
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
398.3
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
341.6
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
16.2
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2.9
g
12
%
Sugar
 
10.5
g
12
%
Protein
 
14.7
g
29
%
Net carbs
 
13.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.