Barbecue Roast Pork with Fruity Sweet and Sour Sauce

Transform your next dinner into a show-stopping feast with this Barbecue Roast Pork with Fruity Sweet and Sour Sauce. Featuring tender, spice-rubbed pork shoulder or loin roasted to perfection and paired with a vibrant, tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, bell peppers, and onions, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. A hint of smoked paprika and brown sugar enhances the pork’s rich flavor while the silky sauce, thickened with cornstarch, delivers a satisfying glaze. Ideal for family meals or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality barbecue right from your oven. Serve it with the sauce drizzled over the sliced pork or as a dipping companion – either way, it’s a flavorful highlight sure to impress! Perfect for those craving bold, sweet-and-tangy combinations.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder or pork loin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 3 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 cup Chopped bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
• 0.5 cup Chopped onion

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Rub the pork shoulder or loin with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar to create a flavorful crust.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Transfer the skillet or roasting pan to the preheated oven. Roast the pork for about 60-70 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Let the pork rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven.

Step 5

While the pork is roasting, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, white vinegar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and chopped onion to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly while remaining crisp.

Step 8

Once the pork has rested, slice it thinly and arrange it on a serving platter.

Step 9

Pour the sweet and sour sauce with the fruits and vegetables over the pork slices or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh herbs like chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1850.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3062.8

Total Fat 210.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 4661.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 99.2g
Protein 170.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.2mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3584.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 17.0%