Sweet and spicy sauce for pork

4 servings

30 minutes

This sweet-spicy sauce for pork is a vibrant embodiment of Chinese cuisine flavors, where the balance between sweet and spicy plays a key role. The recipe is based on classic ingredients: sweet chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper. Its rich taste perfectly complements the tenderness of pork, giving it a savory caramel glaze. Historically, such sauces were used in China for marinating meat and preparing 'Kung Pao' style dishes. The sauce is ideal for frying, baking or glazing meat dishes and pairs excellently with rice and vegetables. It unfolds gradually: first sweetness, then a slight tanginess, and finally a pleasant spicy warmth that leaves an unforgettable aftertaste. This sauce is the perfect choice for those who appreciate rich flavors and culinary experiments.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 366.1
• Proteins: 6.3g
• Fats: 1.9g
• Carbohydrates: 89.7g

Ingredients

• Sweet chili sauce: 600 ml
• Ketchup: 2 glass
• Brown sugar: 0.3 glass
• Ground ginger: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 1 tsp
• Chili pepper flakes: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. In a saucepan, mix chili sauce, ketchup, sugar, ginger, black pepper, and chili flakes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet chili sauce: 600 ml
   • Ketchup: 2 glasss
   • Brown sugar: 0.3 glass
   • Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Chili pepper flakes: 0.5 teaspoon

3. Set to medium heat.

4. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat and cook for 30 minutes.