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Orange Glazed Pork

Orange Glazed Pork

Crispy bite-sized pork coated with sweet and tangy orange sauce

⏱ Prep: 20 min ⏱ Cook: 40 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large bs. pork shoulder (cut into small cubes)
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup cane or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.25 cup green onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3.25 cup water
  • 2 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper all over the pork. Toss the pork to distribute the seasoning. Let it stay for 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a cooking pot.

  3. Once the oil becomes hot, dredge the pork in cornstarch then deep fry for 5 to 8 minutes or until the color turns golden brown and the texture becomes crisp.

  4. Remove the cooked pork from the cooking pot. Place in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

  5. Make the orange glaze by combining water, vinegar, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Stir and let boil.

  6. Add the garlic powder and brown sugar. Stir and cook until the liquid reduces in half.

  7. Pour the glaze all over the pork. Toss to coat the pork completely.

  8. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top.

  9. Serve. Share and enjoy!