Sweet and sour is a generic term that encompasses many styles of sauce, cuisine and cooking methods. It has long been popular in North America and Europe, where it is stereotypically considered a component of standard Chinese cuisine. It does in fact originate from China, and is now also used in some American and European cuisines.

Sweet and Sour Pork - fried pork topped with sweet-sour pineapple sauce.

This simple and healthy, not to mention very tasty, spiced pork loin recipe is perfect for both a weeknight family dinner or a formal dinner party. The sweet and sour chutney is a nice complement to the zesty spice rub. An added bones is that the leftovers are just as delicious and they make a terrific weekend lunch as a sandwich.

The day of rest always reminds me of my mom's cooking and just how much I miss it and her as well. Today I thought of cooking one of her many main dishes which I always look forward to during my journey back to my Penang hometown.