Keto Sweet and Sour Pork
This Keto Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe is almost a dream come true! From the tender battered pork to the sticky red sauce, you won’t believe it’s all low-carb!
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder low carb
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1 large egg
- 2-3 tablespoons sparkling water chilled
- 1 pound pork butt sliced into strips
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red pepper diced
- 1 recipe Keto Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Heat your deep fryer oil to 180C/355F.
- In a small bowl, add the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.1/3 cup almond flour, 2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, pinch salt
- Add the egg and sparkling water and whisk until a thick batter is formed.1 large egg, 2-3 tablespoons sparkling water
- Dip the pork strips into the batter then gently drop into the hot oil. You will need to cook the pork in batches to prevent the deep fry from becoming overcrowded.1 pound pork butt
- As the pork is cooking, use a metal spoon or tongs to gently flip the pieces over. Cook until lightly browned then set on absorbent paper to drain, the batter will still be a little soft at this stage.
- In a large non-stick frying pan, add the sesame oil and saute the peppers over high heat for 5-8 minutes.2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1/4 cup green pepper, 1/4 cup red pepper
- Drop the heat to low and add the Keto Sweet and Sour Sauce, and heat until warmed through.1 recipe Keto Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Deep fry the pork strips and a second time, until golden brown, then drain well.
- Place the crispy pork strips into the frying pan with the sauce and toss together.
- Sprinkle over the scallions and sesame seeds and serve immediately. We recommend serving with a side of Cauliflower Rice.2 scallions, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Notes
STORING: Store the battered pork pieces separately from the sauce in the fridge, as the sauce will make the batter turn soggy.
The battered pork can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 22.6mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2.8mg
